Associate continuing healthcare practitioner
Planning and commissioning care for people with complex health and social care needs.
Role overview
An associate continuing healthcare practitioner supports the NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) assessment and review process, working with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to determine eligibility for NHS-funded care outside of hospital. Apprentices develop knowledge of CHC frameworks, assessment tools, and the care planning and commissioning process within a healthcare environment. This role can lead to senior CHC practitioner, case manager, or commissioning manager positions.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
Related university routes
If you'd prefer the degree route instead of an apprenticeship, these UK courses cover similar ground.