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ACP Training in Primary Care

*Please be advised that funding for Level 7 apprenticeships will be discontinued from 1st January 2026. With future funding for ACP training as yet unconfirmed, if you are interested in ACP training we would strongly encourage you to submit your funding application as soon as possible*

The ACP Training Programme aims to support primary care employers in South Yorkshire to grow the advanced practice workforce of the future. It is aimed at practices, PCNs or Federations that have identified the need for an ACP role within their organisation and wish to either recruit to post or upskill an eligible existing member of staff.

ACP Commissioning Round 25/26 – STILL OPEN

The ACP Commissioning Round 25/26 has now been extended for courses starting in September 2025 or January 2026.

The deadline for funding applications is now 30th July 2025.

Application process:

Discuss an Application

Primary Care employers who are interested in ACP training for a member of staff or recruiting to an ACP post are offered an opportunity to discuss this with SY ACP Professional Lead Sarah Fisher.

Appointments last approximately 30 minutes and are done over Teams.

Book a slot to discuss an application

ACP Training Programme Summary

  • MSc Advanced Clinical Practice 3-year apprenticeship, 95% of course fees paid by levy and 5% paid by employer. Possibility of 100% levy transfer from local partner organisations if available *Only available before 1st January 2026*
  • Alternative Fees Funded route for candidates not eligible for apprenticeship or requiring less than 2 years study.
  • Trainees need 1 day per week protected study time plus 1 day per week clinical supervision time
  • NHSE Clinical salary support (training grant) provided to employers – £10,710 per year, per trainee ACP for new starters
  • Additional support for trainee ACPs, clinical supervisors and primary care employers

Who can train to be an ACP in primary care?

Advanced Practice is multi-professional and open to range of experienced, registered healthcare professionals from a variety of roles.

Examples include:

  • Nurses
  • Paramedics
  • Physiotherapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Dietitians
  • Podiatrists
  • Clinical Pharmacists* (must not be currently undertaking an NHSE-funded programme, e.g. CPPE)

What ACP training routes are available?

ACP training will differ according to the level of previous experience and/or qualifications that the individual brings to the role of a trainee ACP. As a result of this, three different routes are available:

(1) MSc ACP Apprenticeship (Preferred Route)

Course length: 3 years

Course funded by: employer levy if applicable. For non-levy paying organisations, 95% government co-investment & 5% employer contribution.

Good to know: trainees must have certificate evidence of GCSE passes in Maths & English at Grade C or above & must work at least 30 hours per week in accordance with apprenticeship rules. Training grant of £10,710 per year, per trainee for new starters, paid to the employing organisation for the duration of study.

 

(2) MSc ACP Traditional (Fees Funded Route)

Course length: 3 years

Course funded by: 100% NHSE

Good to know: available by exception for trainees who are not eligible for apprenticeship route. Training grant of £10,710 per year, per trainee for new starters paid to the employing organisation for the duration of study.

 

(3) MSc ACP Top-Up (Modular Route)

Course length: varies from 1-2 years

Course funded by: 100% NHSE

Good to know: available for trainees who have already completed significant Level 7 study & require only ‘top up’ modules to complete an ACP qualification.

How much is the clinical salary support/training grant?

The ACP Training Grant for 2025-26 is £10,710 per year, per trainee up to a maximum of 3 years. This is £892.50 per month and is paid quarterly, in arrears.

 

What does my organisation need to provide?

The employer is required to provide:

  • A defined ACP role at the end of the training period
  • A good quality, supportive learning environment involving the whole practice team
  • Named clinical supervisor/s with the skills & capacity to support the trainee ACP (training & support available if required)
  • 1 day per week for the trainee ACP to attend university/protected study time

1 day per week (minimum) for the trainee ACP to work alongside their clinical supervisor

When does the next ACP Commissioning Round open?

The 2025-2026 ACP Commissioning round is already open and due to close on 30th July 2025 or when the NE&Y Faculty receives its maximum number of applications for the year, whichever is sooner.

The ACP Commissioning round for 2026-2027 will open at the start of January 2026.

If you would like to discuss a potential application at any point please contact us.

What ACP courses are available in South Yorkshire?

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice – Sheffield Hallam University

MMedSci Advanced Clinical Practice (General Practice) – The University of Sheffield

Both of these courses are available as an apprenticeship course (please note that funding for L7 apprenticeships ends on 1st January 2026.)

How do I report a change of circumstance in ACP training?

The NE & Yorkshire Faculty of Advancing Practice is required to keep up to date records of trainee ACPs for the purposes of training grant administration. The NHSE training grant can only be paid to employers with trainees who are currently on programme and making progress with no issues.

Trainee ACPs are strongly advised to discuss any changes in circumstance that will affect their training (e.g. pause in study due to illness, maternity leave, change of employer etc) with South Yorkshire ACP Professional Lead Sarah Fisher sarahfisher2@nhs.net before any action is taken. Please note that changes of employer will require a re-application for funding from the new employer, as funding is not attached to the individual trainee.

Change forms can be downloaded from the links below, please complete the appropriate form and return to england.neyadvancedpractice@nhs.net cc sarahfisher2@nhs.net at your earliest convenience:

REPORT A BREAK IN STUDY REPORT A RETURN TO STUDY REPORT A CHANGE OF EMPLOYER

Helpful Resources

ACP Application Process Map Multi-Professional Advanced Clinical Practice Framework Workplace Supervision for Advanced Clinical Practice Clinical Salary Support guidance North East and Yorkshire Governance and Best Practice Guidance Download the SY ICB Adapted Governance Maturity Matrix Download an Example Advanced Practice Business Case Trainee ACP Job Description/Person Specification Guidance notes for annual ACP Appraisal ACP Audit Tool ACP Appraisal Tool Workplace Supervision for Advanced Practice

Contacts

South Yorkshire ICB Advanced Clinical Practice Professional Lead – Sarah Fisher

NE & Yorkshire Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice – NEY Faculty for ACP

 

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