Level 6 Enhanced Clinical Practitioner – Pelvic Health (PgCert Apprenticeship)
Enhanced Clinical Practitioners provide a high standard of complex, enhanced care for patients, using enhanced levels of clinical judgement, skills and knowledge. They will consult with patients, their family, carers and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans related to their field of expertise. They critically evaluate and analyse clinical problems using their expertise and clinical knowledge, seeking out and applying relevant evidence, enhanced clinical assessments, diagnostics, interventions, and equipment to make clinical decisions.
Enhanced Clinical Practitioners deliver complex clinical care in the context of continual change, challenging environments, different models of care delivery, innovation and rapidly evolving technologies using critical analysis and their underpinning knowledge to manage complex interventions. They teach and advise patients and their families/carers on how to manage their condition or support the multi-disciplinary team to do so. They participate in clinical audits and research projects and implement changes as required, including the development and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures. They will work within national and local protocols where these exist. They continuously update their knowledge and enhance their clinical practice and provide support, mentoring and supervision of others. They recognise and work within the boundaries of their practice, knowing when and who to refer patients to. They may delegate work to other members of the multidisciplinary team and take accountability for the delegated activity.
About the Programme
Enhanced Clinical Practice (ECP) is the developmental step between consolidated professional practice and advanced clinical practice for Allied Health Professionals.
It supports clinicians who are:
- Completing rotational posts and ready to specialise
- Newly qualified graduates with a clear career trajectory into a defined specialty
- Experienced practitioners seeking to broaden or pivot their scope by mastering the fundamentals of a new specialty
The apprenticeship emphasises:
- Specialist clinical knowledge
- Evidence-informed decision-making
- Service improvement and person-centred safety
Programme structure
The apprenticeship unfolds over three taught modules (60 credits) covering the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the standard and completed in 12 months, followed by an End Point Assessment.
Enhanced Clinical Practice: Specialty Module (30 credits)
Focuses on the Pelvic Health speciality. Assessments include portfolio, skills-based assessment (OSCE/viva), and case analysis.
- Training in internal assessment, documentation, and communication
- Management of pelvic floor dysfunction across genders
- Collaboration with urology, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, and pain services
Effective Practice Education for Health & Care Professionals (15 credits)
Develops your educator identity through teaching, supervision, and assessment strategies. Main assessment: workplace teaching intervention + reflective critique.
Developing Leadership & Management in Clinical Practice (15 credits)
Explores leadership, change-management, and service improvement. Assessment: project plan and presentation.
End-Point Assessment (0 credits)
Independent assessment to confirm your ability to practise as an Enhanced Clinical Practitioner.
How You Will Learn
- Blended delivery: Online interactive sessions + on-demand resources
- Campus-based intensive skills days: Hands-on practice and peer networking
- Apprenticeship route: Includes Off-the-Job Training hours, employer support, and structured tripartite reviews
- Self-funded route also available: Same academic content with flexible scheduling
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Who is this programme for?
Enhanced Clinical Practice (ECP) is the developmental step between consolidated professional practice and advanced clinical practice for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). It supports clinicians who are moving towards clinical specialism, whether they are:
- AHPs completing rotational posts and ready to specialise
- Newly qualified graduates with a clear career plan into a defined specialty
- Established practitioners wishing to broaden or pivot their scope by mastering the fundamentals of a new specialty. ECP learning therefore focuses on deepening specialist clinical knowledge, decision making, and service impact while retaining a strong person centred ethos.
Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship
Award: PgCert (Level 6 standard)
Duration: 1 academic year (part-time)
Credits: 60
Funding & Fees: £7000 Funded via Apprenticeship Levy
Ideal for: UK-registered AHPs who wish to study while employed
Self-Funded PgCert
Award: PgCert (Level 7 credits)
Duration: 1 academic year (part-time)
Credits: 60
Funding & Fees: £4,010
Ideal for: UK clinicians without access to Levy funds
Associate Modules
Award: 15 or 30-credit CPD
Duration: Flexible
Credits: 15/30
Funding & Fees: Prorated fees
Ideal for: Clinicians building a bespoke CPD portfolio
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Entry Requirements
- 2:2 or above UK Honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a relevant health profession
- Current registration with a statutory health or care regulator
- Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Higher Education Credit may exempt students from some modules
Why Choose Brunel?
- Over 50 years of healthcare education excellence
- Research-led teaching informed by NHS and industry needs
- Strong employer partnerships and work-integrated learning design
- Outstanding (Ofsted 2024) for apprenticeship provision
“Teaching staff are highly qualified and experts within their fields. Apprentices and employers highly value learning about current research and trends in their sectors.”
(Ofsted 2024)
Benefits to Employers
- Co-designed with NHS organisations
- Prepares practitioners to lead at enhanced level
- Supports workforce development and retention
- Aligns with the NHS Long Term Plan
Key Staff
Lucia Berry MSc, MCSP, FHEA – Senior Lecturer & Programme Lead
Advanced Pelvic Health Practitioner and workforce development expert with 15+ years of experience.
Academic Tutors – World-class educators, HEA Fellows, and research-active clinicians.
The Skills Development & Further Learning Hub – Dedicated support for apprentices, employers, and academic staff.
Student Support & Campus Life
- Student Wellbeing: Support for disabilities, learning differences, mental health, autism, ADHD
- ASK Academic Skills: Workshops and one-to-one guidance
- Library: 24/7 access, 300,000+ books, 600,000+ eBooks, journals, and databases
- Sports & Arts: State-of-the-art facilities and cultural events
- Safe & Connected Campus: 24/7 security, wi-fi, £400m investment in teaching and research facilities
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Specialist, Work-Integrated, Person-Centred Practice for the Next Generation of Pelvic Health Clinicians