MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner

OverviewThe MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner is a higher-level clinical apprenticeship programme designed and developed with local NHS trusts and healthcare providers in line with the Health Education England Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice. This framework requires healthcare professionals who are working at an advanced level have developed and can evidence the underpinning role/discipline specific competencies and the associated knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the clinical setting and advanced practice role.The programme develops competency across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice:Clinical PracticeLeadership and ManagementEducationResearchThe work-based learning design of the programme also supports employers and practitioners in the development of locally negotiated competencies. This supports new and developing Advanced Practice roles across all disciplines and areas of clinical practice.Why us?The programme has been developed in line with the national requirements for Advanced Clinical Practice and in conjunction with local NHS trusts and healthcare providers. Using a range of learning opportunities both in the university and workplace, practitioners can develop, refine and consolidate their learning experiences as they develop the required competencies for Advanced PracticeThe programme is led, taught and supported by a range of advanced practitioners from a variety of clinical backgrounds to ensure the educational approaches utilised in the programme are both clinically current and embedded in clinical practiceCareer readyThis programme is a key qualification needed for anyone wanting to become an advanced clinical practitioner or operate in an advanced practice role.