http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/175/schedule/2The Nursing Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005NursingHealth and social care professionalsCareHealth and safety inspectionsHealth care services and specialismsHEALTH AND PERSONAL SOCIAL SERVICESStatute Law Database2025-03-19Expert Participation2020-04-02 These Regulations are made under the Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvement and Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (“the Order”), and apply in relation to nursing agencies in Northern Ireland only. Part II of the Order establishes, in relation to Northern Ireland, the Health and Personal Social Services Regulation and Improvement Authority (“the Regulation and Improvement Authority”) and Part III provides for the registration and inspection of establishments and agencies, including nursing agencies, by the Regulation and Improvement Authority. It also provides powers to make regulations governing the conduct of establishments and agencies. SCHEDULE 2Regulations 7(3), 9(2) and 12(2)1Proof of identity, including a recent photograph.2Either—awhere a certificate is required for a purpose which is prescribed by regulations under section 113B of the Police Act 1997, an enhanced criminal record certificate issued under that section; orbin any other case, a criminal record certificate issued under section 113A of that Act,and an application for either certificate shall be accompanied, where applicable, by a children’s suitability statement under section 113C, or an adults’ suitability statement under section 113D of that Act.3Two written references, including a reference relating to the last period of employment of not less than three months duration.4Where a person has previously worked in a position which involved work with children or vulnerable adults, verification of the reason why he ceased to work in that position, unless it is not reasonably practicable to obtain such verification.5Documentary evidence of any relevant qualifications and training.6A full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.7Details of health record.8In respect of a manager to whom regulation 9(2) applies or a nurse to whom regulation 12(3) applies, confirmation of current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, including details of the Parts of the register in which the nurse is registered.9Details of any professional indemnity insurance. The register is maintained pursuant to paragraph 10 of Schedule 2 to the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 (S.I. 2002/253) Sch. 2 para. 1 in operation at 1.4.2005, see reg. 1Sch. 2 para. 3 in operation at 1.4.2005, see reg. 1Sch. 2 para. 4 in operation at 1.4.2005, see reg. 1Sch. 2 para. 5 in operation at 1.4.2005, see reg. 1Sch. 2 para. 6 in operation at 1.4.2005, see reg. 1Sch. 2 para. 7 in operation at 1.4.2005, see reg. 1Sch. 2 para. 8 in operation at 1.4.2005, see reg. 1Sch. 2 para. 9 in operation at 1.4.2005, see reg. 1Sch. 2 para. 2 substituted (13.8.2008) by The Establishments and Agencies (Fitness of Workers) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/346), regs. 1, 4(4)