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.
The ACP Commissioning Round 25/26 is expected to open around January 2025 for courses starting in September 2025 and January 2026.
Further details will be added to this page when available. To submit an EOI and receive notification when applications are open, please click here
Advanced Practice is multi-professional and open to range of experienced, registered healthcare professionals from a variety of roles.
Examples include:
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 £10,200 per year, per trainee 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 £10,200 per year, per trainee 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. Training grant not available for less than 1.5 years study.
The ACP Training Grant for 2024-25 is £10,200 per year, per trainee up to a maximum of 3 years. This is approximately £850 per month and is paid quarterly, in arrears.
The ACP training grant for 25/26 is still TBC.
The employer is required to provide:
1 day per week (minimum) for the trainee ACP to work alongside their clinical supervisor
The 2025-26 ACP Commissioning Round is expected to open around January 2025.
If you would like to discuss a potential application at any point before then please contact us.
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice – Sheffield Hallam University
MMedSci Advanced Clinical Practice (General Practice) – The University of Sheffield
South Yorkshire ICB Advanced Clinical Practice Professional Lead – Sarah Fisher
NE & Yorkshire Regional Faculty for Advancing Practice – NEY Faculty for ACP
South Yorkshire Apprenticeships Lead – Pam Case
