NIPEC has developed an online Competence Assessment Tool for nurses and midwives, promoting the mental health and well-being of children and young people. This Competence Assessment Tool can be accessed by clicking here. (Please note, in order to assess yourself using the Competence Assessment Tool you must first register on the NIPECDF website - you can do this via the register button on the homepage).

NIPEC led a project on behalf of DHSSPS to develop a competency profile for nurses and midwives: promoting the mental health and well-being of children and young people. The competency profile comprises a

• Competency Framework

• Learning & Development Framework

• Competence Assessment Tool

The competence assessment tool has been mapped to KSF to facilitate registrants preparing for their appraisal/development review meetings.

To view the competency profile click here - the competence assessment tool can be found in appendix 5.