Advanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship

The Faculty for Advancing Practice are delighted to open the application process for organisations within North East and Yorkshire to apply for NHS England Clinical Salary Support (CSS) to train Advanced Practitioners (APs) until 30^th April 2026.

To apply for the NHS England Advanced Practitioner support CLICK HERE.

More information on the offer, including details of the training grant, can be found in the North East and Yorkshire Faculty for Advancing Practice handbook.

Upon successful application the Practice/PCN will receive confirmation of £10,710 funding per year.

The ACP apprenticeship offers general practices in West Yorkshire additional support for education and training. The North East & Yorkshire Faculty for Advancing Practice provides support for AP apprentices and their clinical supervisors.

Applications from within the West Yorkshire region are facilitated by the Primary Care Workforce and Training Hub in collaboration with local universities and the NEY Faculty for Advancing Practice.

Key Points:

The North East & Yorkshire Faculty Handbook contains details about the funding offer from NHS England, employers’ responsibilities/commitments and how to apply. If after reading these you still have questions, please email: england.neyadvancedpractice@nhs.net
Please note the document is a live document and may have updates periodically added.
The deadline to apply is 30^th April 2026 (dependent on numbers received).
Each organisation applying must nominate a single contact to lead on the Advanced Practitioner application process and they must act as a key liaison for all enquiries relating to Advanced Practitioners. All applications must be approved and submitted by the same lead contact.
If you require any support completing the form or have any issues accessing the form, please email: england.neyadvancedpractice@nhs.net
We aim to notify your organisation of the outcome within 6-8 weeks of submitting your full application.
Please note, once funding is confirmed, organisations need to apply to their preferred University and follow their University application process.

Who can train to be an ACP in Primary Care?

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship is open to a wide variety of roles. Examples include:

Registered Nurses
Paramedics
Physiotherapists
Podiatrists
Dietitians
Pharmacists (must not already be undertaking a funded pathway e.g. CPPE)

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Requirements

Must have been working clinically for at least 3 years.
Must be able to attend university for 1-day per week during term time, plus any other study support days organised by the university/Faculty of Advanced Practice.
Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Must be currently working in a relevant clinical area with access to a suitable clinical supervisor for a minimum of 1-day per week in practice for the duration of the 3-year course.
Must not be already undertaking an NHS England funded pathway (e.g. CPPE).
Must be able to evidence GCSE qualifications in Maths and English at Grade C/Level 5 (or above), as per apprenticeship rules.
Must have an employment contract for at least 30-hours a week as an ACP apprentice, as per apprenticeship rules.

Please refer to individual university entry requirements as these may differ.

2025/26 Application Process

Further Information and Resources

An example trainee ACP job description/person specification can be found here

An example qualified ACP job description/person specification can be found here

The 2025-26 Advanced Clinical Practice Handbook can be found here

Change of employer form

DAS Account Setup and Apprenticeship Funding Reservations

The DAS Account Setup Guide can be downloaded here

The Funding Reservation Guide can be downloaded here

The August 2025 to July 2026 Funding Rules Guide can be downloaded here

NHS England Levy Transfer Service
NHS England operates an apprenticeship levy transfer service in the North East, Yorkshire & Humber that facilitates the transfer of funds from levy paying employers to non-levy to pay for apprenticeship training in primary care. If your practice plans to employ an apprentice, requesting a levy transfer via this service will mean you do not have to pay the 5% employer co-investment training cost as 100% of the apprenticeship training costs are covered via a levy transfer. The NHS England Levy Transfer Flyer can be downloaded here

ACP courses available in West Yorkshire

Please note:

An ACP Apprenticeship Pathway is the preferred route to be supported by NHS England. The ACP fees funded pathway will only be available in exceptional circumstances for applicants who do not meet the requirements of the apprenticeship route. NHS England funding for Advanced Practice programmes is limited and therefore levy paying employers are encouraged to adopt the apprenticeship programme and consider apprenticeships as their primary option as this will enable the full training grant available to be utilised to support the wider learning needs and protected educational time for their trainees.

Although we have stated faculties within West Yorkshire there are available options to chose a faculty within North East & Yorkshire.

For non-levy paying employers, there is an option for either a levy transfer from a larger organisation or by government co-investment. If you need support with a levy transfer please use the MS form here to contact the NHS England apprenticeship levy team who will support you with a levy transfer.

To discuss a potential application

If you require any support completing the form or have any issues accessing the form, please email england.neyadvancedpractice@nhs.net.

If you would like to discuss a potential application with the WY Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub please email wy.traininghub@nhs.net.

National Advancing Practice Leaders Forum

Please see the attached minutes and presentations from the previous meeting on 26^th February 2026.

Included in the attachments are the Terms of Reference.

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship

Who can train to be an ACP in Primary Care?

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Requirements

2025/26 Application Process

Further Information and Resources

DAS Account Setup and Apprenticeship Funding Reservations

ACP courses available in West Yorkshire

To discuss a potential application

National Advancing Practice Leaders Forum

West Yorkshire

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