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Advanced clinical practitioner (integrated degree)

Level 7 · Degree (Master’s)Health and science 3 yr typical
About this apprenticeship

What it involves

An advanced clinical practitioner (integrated degree) is a registered health professional who develops expert practice at the highest clinical level, working autonomously to assess, diagnose, and manage complex patient presentations. This degree-level apprenticeship is designed for experienced clinicians such as nurses, paramedics, or allied health professionals who want to extend their scope of practice. Graduates can work as advanced nurse practitioners, advanced paramedics, or advanced physiotherapists across NHS and independent settings.

On the job

What you’ll learn

Advanced clinical assessment, history-taking, and physical examination
Differential diagnosis and evidence-based clinical decision-making
Prescribing and pharmacology relevant to advanced practice
Leadership, research, and quality improvement in clinical settings
The four pillars of advanced practice: clinical, leadership, research, education
Ethical and legal frameworks for autonomous clinical practice
Managing undifferentiated and complex presentations safely
On the job

What you’ll do day to day

Assess and examine patients autonomously in a clinical setting
Request, interpret, and act on diagnostic investigations
Formulate and communicate management plans to patients and teams
Prescribe or recommend medications within scope of practice
Lead quality improvement projects to enhance patient care
Mentor and educate junior clinical colleagues and students
Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and research activity
The deal

How this apprenticeship works

You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there

What you need to start

Level 7 (Degree (Master’s)) - roughly Master’s-degree level. Usually needs a relevant degree or Level 6 qualification, or significant experience.
What’s next: Leads into senior and chartered professional roles.

Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.

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