I'm a nursing student working for a community care company. Do I need to register with the SSSC? | QCS

I am a 3rd year nursing student in Scotland, I work for a community care company on a bank basis do I still need to register with the SSSC?

Senga Currie
Answered by Senga Currie

Hi Vicky,

If you are registered with the NMC, there is no need to register with SSSC. For more information and clarification please look here

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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