When regulators talk about “fitness to practise,” they are referring to more than just clinical skill. They are assessing whether a healthcare professional is safe, trustworthy, and ethical in their professional conduct. This means demonstrating competence, integrity, insight, and the ability to maintain patient confidence.
In the UK, healthcare regulators such as the GMC, NMC, GDC, GPhC, HCPC, and GOC can investigate fitness to practise concerns. These investigations may arise from clinical errors, communication issues, personal conduct, or failure to follow professional standards.
A referral to your regulator can be distressing, isolating, and professionally damaging. However, with the right support and preparation, healthcare professionals can:
Understand what went wrong
Reflect and learn from the experience
Demonstrate genuine insight and remediation
Rebuild trust with patients, employers, and regulators
This is where structured learning plays a vital role.
At Probity and Ethics, we offer a dedicated Fitness to Practise for Healthcare Professionals course. This online CPD-accredited course is designed to help professionals facing investigation or preparing for revalidation, appraisal, or remediation.
An overview of UK healthcare regulators and their expectations
What “fitness to practise” means in practical terms
Common reasons for referrals or complaints
How to demonstrate insight, reflection, and remediation
Writing reflective statements that are regulator-ready
How to manage emotions, stress, and professional uncertainty
Case studies and real-world examples
The course is suitable for doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, dentists, and allied health professionals who want to learn from past issues and move forward in their career with confidence.
This course is especially useful for:
Professionals currently under investigation or review
Those responding to patient complaints or clinical incidents
Individuals returning to practice after suspension or restrictions
Registrants preparing written reflections or remediation plans
Early-career professionals wanting to understand regulator expectations
Whether you are working in the NHS, private sector, or community practice, this course provides clarity, reassurance, and actionable guidance.
By completing the course, you will be better prepared to respond constructively to any regulatory scrutiny — with confidence, professionalism, and integrity.
If you’re facing a fitness to practise issue — or simply want to be prepared — this course can make a meaningful difference.
View the Fitness to Practice Course: https://www.probityandethics.com/product/fitness-to-practice-for-healthcare-professionals/
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