About Us
Who We Are
OSCE Expert is Belfast's dedicated NMC OSCE training centre for internationally educated nurses. We exist solely to help overseas nurses pass the NMC OSCE and begin their nursing career in the UK.
Our Story
Built by nurses, for nurses
OSCE Expert was founded by a team of experienced NHS nurses and NMC OSCE assessors who recognised that internationally educated nurses often struggle not with clinical competence, but with the structure, communication approach, and assessment technique expected in the UK NMC OSCE.
We created OSCE Expert to bridge that gap — providing a training environment that authentically reflects the NMC OSCE, delivered by people who have spent years assessing nurses and understand precisely what the NMC panel expects.
Since our founding, we have supported hundreds of internationally educated nurses from across the world to prepare for and pass the NMC OSCE — many of whom are now working as registered nurses in NHS trusts and community settings throughout the United Kingdom.
Our Mission
Helping internationally educated nurses register and work in the UK
Our mission is to equip every internationally educated nurse with the skills, technique, and confidence to pass the NMC OSCE and begin making a positive contribution to nursing and patient care across the United Kingdom.
What We Stand For
Our Values
Honest Feedback
We believe every nurse deserves direct, actionable feedback — not reassurance. Our assessors tell you exactly what needs to improve and how to improve it.
Nursing Excellence
Every scenario, station, and coaching session reflects current NMC standards, UK nursing practice, and the precise NMC OSCE marking criteria.
Nurse First
Small groups, personalised attention, and a supportive environment where every internationally educated nurse has the space to learn, build confidence, and succeed.
Our Faculty
Meet the team
Our instructors are registered NHS nurses and experienced NMC OSCE assessors with deep knowledge of the assessment process and what it takes to succeed.
Sarah Mitchell RN
Lead Nursing Educator
NMC OSCE Assessor & Adult Nursing
Sarah has over 12 years of experience as an NMC OSCE assessor and nurse educator. She leads our curriculum design, ensuring every station aligns with current NMC assessment standards.
James O'Brien RN
Senior NMC Assessor
Clinical Skills & Patient Assessment
A Senior Staff Nurse with extensive experience in clinical skills teaching and NMC OSCE preparation. James specialises in patient assessment, medicines management, and escalation scenarios.
Aisha Patel RN
Communication Skills Lead
Mental Health & Communication Nursing
Aisha brings specialist expertise in communication-focused NMC OSCE stations including breaking bad news, consent, safeguarding, and professional boundaries.
Location
Why Belfast?
Belfast is a practical, affordable, and welcoming city for internationally educated nurses preparing for NMC OSCE registration.
Central UK Location
Belfast is easily accessible by air from across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The city centre is just minutes from Belfast City Airport, making it a convenient base for nurses travelling for training.
Affordable and Welcoming
Compared to London and other major UK cities, Belfast offers a significantly lower cost of accommodation, dining, and travel — reducing the financial pressure during an already demanding period of NMC preparation.
Strong NHS Nursing Heritage
Northern Ireland has a proud nursing tradition. Belfast's NHS hospitals and healthcare institutions provide an authentic UK nursing environment that underpins our training approach.
Supportive Community
Belfast has a warm, welcoming community of internationally educated nurses. Many of our candidates find a valuable network of peers going through the same NMC registration journey.
Ready to start your NMC OSCE preparation?
Book a course or get in touch to find out more about our NMC OSCE training programmes and available dates in Belfast.