Enhanced clinical practitioner

Provide a high standard of health care using judgment, skills, and knowledge.

Typical duration

1y 6m

Training funded

up to £7,000

Route

Health and science

Standard ref

ST0895

Role overview

An Enhanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship is a degree-level programme for experienced healthcare professionals who want to develop advanced clinical skills beyond their original scope of practice. Apprentices work across complex and unpredictable clinical environments, making autonomous decisions about patient care. This standard leads to recognition as an enhanced clinical practitioner, supporting workforce flexibility and improved patient outcomes in NHS and independent health settings.