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Return to Practice - Mythbusters
Top Return to Practice myths busted for Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Scientists and practising Psychologists.
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Myths
I’ve been out of practice for over 20 years, I can’t return, can I?
I need to be assessed to be competent by my supporting organisation, supervisor or counter signatory, right?
Can the whole team support me? Including newly qualified professionals and support workers?
Can I assess and treat patients, even in the community?
Can I go on an honorary contract? What about a DBS and Occ Health Check
What band will I be on if I'm offered an employment option?
Can I be in a paid employment role or volunteering post as evidence of Return to Practice days?
Can I go on a virtual supervised practice placement or use simulation for updating?
Do I need my notes counter signing or what do I sign as?
Can I get funding?
Can I use support worker or equivalent grade teaching assistant roles to Return to Practice?
Will HEE find me relevant courses, a placement or employment?
Will HEE fund my HCPC re-registration and professional body membership?
I don’t know where start?!