Do I have to complete the Care Certificate Level 2 for HCSW to work in a private hospital in Scotland if I have a BA in Adult Nursing? | QCS

Do I have to complete the Care Certificate Level 2 for HCSW to work in a private hospital in Scotland if I have a BA in Adult Nursing?

Senga Currie
Answered by Senga Currie

Thank you so much for your question. No you do not have to do that as the care certificate is not required in Scotland. Good luck with your career.

About Senga Currie

Senga has been a registered mental nurse and registered general nurse for 38 years, working in various areas within the NHS, community nursing, the field of addictions and the private sector.

Since 1998 she has been working with care homes, starting as a nursing sister and moving into roles of home manager, regional manager, care services manager and regulation manager. Read more

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