Associate continuing healthcare practitioner
Level 5 · HigherHealth and science 2 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
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.
On the job
What you’ll learn
NHS continuing healthcare framework and eligibility criteria
The Decision Support Tool and Checklist assessment processes
Care planning, case management, and care package commissioning
Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and consent
Multidisciplinary team working in health and social care
Personalisation and placing individuals at the centre of CHC assessments
Appeals, complaints, and dispute resolution in the CHC process
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Gather clinical and functional information to support CHC assessments
Support multidisciplinary team meetings to determine CHC eligibility
Explain the CHC process clearly to patients and family members
Co-ordinate care package commissioning following positive CHC decisions
Review care plans and CHC packages at required review intervals
Manage a caseload of patients in receipt of NHS continuing healthcare
Liaise with local authorities, providers, and clinical teams on cases
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 5 (Higher) - roughly Foundation-degree level. Usually needs Level 3 (A-levels, a T-Level, or an Advanced apprenticeship) or relevant experience.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 6 (Degree) apprenticeship or a senior role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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