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Welcome from the uniform team to the Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Social Care.
As part of starting your studies here at Canterbury Christ Church University, you will be invited to attend a uniform measure and issue event. You will be welcomed by the CCCU uniform team and our uniform supplier, Alexandra. At the event, you will be fitted and supplied with your uniform, which you will wear on placement and during simulation sessions.
If you don’t receive your full allocation of uniform at the Measure and Issue event, don’t worry. The uniform team are aware of your first placement date and will do all we can to support you with this. You can find a table with all of the uniform allocations, by course, in the drop-down below. You are entitled to the garments free of charge, which are expected to last you the duration of your course.
If you want to see what your uniform will look like, scroll down to the gallery.
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Course Title |
Uniform Allocation |
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Adult Nursing – BSc (Hons) |
4 tunics, 4 trousers and 1 placement badge |
| Child Nursing - BSc (Hons) |
4 tunics, 4 trousers and 1 placement badge |
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Mental Health Nursing – BSc (Hons) |
3 tunics, 3 trousers, 1 scrub top, 1 scrub trousers, and 1 placement badge |
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MSc Nursing (Adult Nursing) |
4 tunics, 4 trousers and 1 placement badge |
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MSc Nursing (Mental Health Nursing) |
3 tunics, 3 trousers, 1 scrub top, 1 scrub trousers, and 1 placement badge |
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Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Adult Nursing |
4 tunics, 4 trousers and 1 placement badge |
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Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Mental Health Nursing |
3 tunics, 3 trousers, 1 scrub top, 1 scrub trousers, and 1 placement badge |
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Return to Practice |
2 tunics, and 2 trousers |
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Foundation Degree Nursing Associates |
2 tunics, 2 trousers, and 1 placement badge |
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Diagnostic Radiography – BSc (Hons) |
4 tunics, 4 trousers and 1 placement badge |
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Occupational Therapy – BSc (Hons) |
2 tunics, 2 polo shirts, 4 trousers, and 1 placement badge |
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Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship |
2 tunics, 2 polo shirts, 4 trousers, and 1 placement badge |
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Operating Department Practice – BSc (Hons) |
4 scrub tops, 4 scrub trousers, 1 placement badge |
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Paramedic Science – BSc (Hons) |
4 combat trousers, 2 polo shirts, 2 shirts, 1 Jacket, 1 set of Sliders, 1 placement badge Please note that S22 and S23 cohorts will be provided with a padded jacket. |
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Physiotherapy – BSc (Hons) |
2 tunics, 2 polo shirts, 4 trousers, 1 placement badge |
Please note: footwear is not supplied by the University with the exception of the Paramedic Science course.
| Course | Footwear Guidance |
| Adult Nursing |
Students are advised to abide by the Trust uniform policy with regards to footwear. However, the typical principles are that they are black, close-toed shoes that are low heeled/flat with non-slip soles. They must be made of a wipeable material, ideally leather or ‘leather look’ due to the risk of encountering spillages and bodily fluids. Commonly within Trusts we work with, crocs or trainer style shoes are not allowed to be worn. |
| Child Nursing |
Students are advised to follow Trust uniform policy, but as our students move around different Trusts the safest option is flat, black, wipeable shoes, that cover the whole foot (to protect their feet from sharps/bodily fluids and can be cleaned for infection control purposes). Most importantly they must be comfortable. |
| Mental Health Nursing |
Students are advised to wear black, smart comfortable shoes but not trainers and should abide by the Trust’s uniform policy. |
| MSc Nursing (Adult Nursing) |
Students are advised to abide by the Trust uniform policy with regards to footwear. However, the typical principles are that they are black, close-toed shoes that are low heeled/flat with non-slip soles. They must be made of a wipeable material, ideally leather or ‘leather look’ due to the risk of encountering spillages and bodily fluids. Commonly within Trusts we work with, crocs or trainer style shoes are not allowed to be worn. |
| MSc Nursing (Mental Health Nursing) |
Students are advised to wear black, smart comfortable shoes but not trainers and should abide by the Trust’s uniform policy. |
| Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship, Adult Nursing |
Students are advised to abide by the Trust uniform policy with regards to footwear. However, the typical principles are that they are black, close-toed shoes that are low heeled/flat with non-slip soles. They must be made of a wipeable material, ideally leather or ‘leather look’ due to the risk of encountering spillages and bodily fluids. Commonly within Trusts we work with, crocs or trainer style shoes are not allowed to be worn. |
| Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship, Mental Health Nursing |
Students are advised to wear black, smart comfortable shoes but not trainers and should abide by the Trust’s uniform policy. |
| Return to Practice |
Students are advised to abide by the Trust uniform policy with regards to footwear. However, the typical principles are that they are black, close-toed shoes that are low heeled/flat with non-slip soles. They must be made of a wipeable material, ideally leather or ‘leather look’ due to the risk of encountering spillages and bodily fluids. Commonly within Trusts we work with, crocs or trainer style shoes are not allowed to be worn. |
| Foundation Degree Nursing Associates |
Students are advised to abide by the Trust uniform policy with regards to footwear. However, the typical principles are that they are black, close-toed shoes that are low heeled/flat with non-slip soles. They must be made of a wipeable material, ideally leather or ‘leather look’ due to the risk of encountering spillages and bodily fluids. Commonly within Trusts we work with, crocs or trainer style shoes are not allowed to be worn. |
| Diagnostic Radiography |
Students are advised to abide by the Trust uniform policy with regards to footwear. However, the typical principles are:
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| Occupational Therapy |
Students are advised to abide by the Trust uniform policy with regards to footwear. However, the typical principles are flat, black shoes/trainers, no open toes & nonslip. Please note, guidelines will vary depending on placement settings. |
| Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship |
Students are advised to abide by the Trust uniform policy with regards to footwear. However, the typical principles are flat, black shoes/trainers, no open toes & nonslip. Please note, guidelines will vary depending on placement settings. |
| Operating Department Practice |
Students on placement in theatre areas are provided with footwear. When in university completing clinical skills, we recommend wearing flat, comfortable, closed toe and non-slip footwear (i.e. trainers). |
| Paramedic Science |
Paramedic Science students are provided with footwear by SECAMB (South East Coast Ambulance Service). Please note, SECAmb will also supply you with a safety helmet, Hi-Vis jacket, and Hi-Vis trousers. Any queries around these items or requests for replacements should be sent directly to James Green, Practice Education Lead for South East Coast Ambulance Service, via email: james.green@secamb.nhs.uk. |
| Physiotherapy |
Our foremost requirement for our Physiotherapy students is that they wear comfortable shoes that enable them to be on their feet for most of the day and abides with Trust policy. Then, slip proof and safe to wear. Thirdly, if it fits with their uniform, black, blue or white is best. |
If you require an alternative to your agreed uniform allocation for medical or religious reasons, please speak to your Personal Academic Tutor, who will then liaise with the uniform team. Further details regarding your uniform can be found on the uniform policy.
Similarly, if at any point in your time with us at CCCU you require maternity uniform in addition to your regular allocation, please contact the uniform team and we will be happy to arrange this for you free of charge.
Placement badge
On placement you are required to wear a name badge, which will show your course title and preferred first name. This placement badge is provided to you free of charge.
How your uniform should look and feel
Delivery
If ordering uniform, please allow up to six weeks for delivery time. If a subsequent exchange of uniform is required, you will also need to allow up to six weeks for delivery.
Returns and exchanges
Please be aware that when you are supplied with uniform, you will be advised of a deadline to make a return or exchange by the uniform team. Beyond this date, you will no longer be able to return or exchange items, and you will have to purchase any required items at your own cost directly through our suppliers, Alexandra.
If you have any problems with your uniform, or it is faulty, please report this to the Uniform Team within 14 days of receiving it.
Uncollected uniform
When the uniform team places an order on your behalf, it will be delivered to us on campus. If the uniform is not collected within 14 days from when you are notified of its arrival, it will be returned to Alexandra.
Additional uniform
If you wish to order uniform at any point, in addition to your allocated uniform, you will be required to purchase this at your own expense directly through Alexandra. Please contact the uniform team for further guidance.
Equality and diversity
Initial uniform allocations are based on the gender of your UCAS application. It is important that your uniform is practical and that you are comfortable in what you are wearing whilst on placement – therefore, if you wish to make a change to your personal details, please do not hesitate to contact the uniform team so we can assist.
Sustainability
CCCU is committed to sustainability and as such we have ensured a sustainable approach is followed when recycling old uniform. If you require further details, please contact the uniform team.
If you have any questions, you can contact the uniform team by phone on 01227 922922.
What your uniform will look like
