Clinical/senior pharmacist
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
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Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Enrolled in or qualified from an approved training programme, e.g. Primary care pharmacy education pathway (PCPEP) or equivalent |
Clinical pharmacists must be supervised by a senior or advanced practice pharmacist at least once a month, with access to a GP for support/development Senior clinical pharmacists must be supervised by a GP or advanced practice pharmacist at least once every 3 months |
Pharmacy technician
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
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Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Enrolled in or qualified from an approved training programme that meets the National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians or, for example, Primary care pharmacy education pathway (PCPEP) |
Supervision can be carried out monthly by a pharmacist or GP |
Social prescribing link worker
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
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Completed the eLearning for Health online programme ‘Social Prescribing – learning for link workers’ Enrolled in or qualified from appropriate training as accredited by the Personalised Care Institute Attends the peer support networks delivered at place or system by the integrated care system (ICS) and/or NHS England in the region |
A named first point of contact in the PCN (including a GP); including access to monthly supervision from an appropriate health professional (e.g. allied health professional, GP) Further guidance on supervision, education and training can be found in the workforce development framework for social prescribing link workers. |
Health and wellbeing coach
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
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Undertaking or qualified from appropriate four-day health coaching training as accredited by the Personalised Care Institute. |
A named first point of contact in the PCN (including a GP). Should have access to monthly supervision from an appropriate member of the MDT including an advanced practitioner and health coaching mentor. Group coaching supervision is also encouraged. Further guidance on supervision, education and training can be found in the workforce development framework for health and wellbeing coaches. |
Care co-ordinator
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
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Enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from appropriate two-day care co-ordination training as accredited by the Personalised Care Institute Accredited elearning completed in personalised care and support planning and shared decision making. |
A named first point of contact in the PCN (including GP). Monthly supervision can be provided by an appropriate member of the MDT including an advanced practitioner. Further guidance on supervision, education and training can be found in the workforce development framework for care co-ordinators. |
First contact physiotherapist
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
| Educated to undergraduate degree in physiotherapy level Master’s level qualification or equivalent Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Demonstrates working at education (master’s) Level 7 with competence and capability in MSK-related areas of practice (or equivalent) |
Expected to work independently without day-to-day supervision Should have access to monthly supervision from an appropriate clinician, e.g. GP, consultant practitioner, advanced practitioner |
Paramedic
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
| Educated to degree/diploma level in paramedicine or equivalent Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Acquired 5 years of post-registration experience |
If the paramedic is undertaking first contact practitioner (FCP) training, should have access to daily debriefs with roadmap supervisor. Otherwise support from clinicians signed off at clinical practice master’s level or equivalent |
Occupational therapist
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
| Educated to bachelor/master’s degree level (or equivalent, eg diploma) Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Able to operate at first contact practice and an advanced level of practice |
Should have access to monthly supervision from a GP, consultant practitioner or advanced practitioner. Should also have an appropriate named individual in the PCN to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis |
Podiatrist
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
| Educated to bachelor/master’s degree level (or equivalent) Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Able to operate at first contact practice and an advanced level of practice |
Should have access to monthly supervision from a GP, consultant practitioner or advanced practitioner. Should also have an appropriate named individual in the PCN to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis |
Dietitian
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
| Educated to bachelors/master’s degree level (or equivalent) Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Able to operate at an advanced level of practice |
Should have access to monthly supervision from a GP, consultant practitioner or advanced practitioner. Should also have an appropriate named individual in the PCN to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis |
Nursing associate
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
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2-year foundation degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved provider Registered with the NMC |
Should have access to monthly supervision from a practice nurse or other healthcare professional, e.g. advanced practitioner. Should also have an appropriate named individual in the PCN to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis |
Trainee nursing associate
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
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Obtained GCSE Maths and English at grade 9 to 4 (A to C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English Working towards completion of the Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Programme and enrolled on an NMC approved provider 2-year foundation degree |
Should have access to monthly supervision from an experienced nursing associate, practice nurse or advanced nurse practitioner. Should also have an appropriate named individual in the PCN to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis |
Adult mental health practitioner
From April 2023, there will be no limit on the number of mental health practitioners who can be recruited.
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
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Due to the variety of mental health practitioner roles, there is no universal standard for education and training requirements. Dependent on individual profession |
A PCN should ensure that the postholder is supported through the local community mental health services provider (or by the employer) by robust clinical governance structures to maintain quality and safety, including monthly supervision |
Children and young people’s mental health practitioner
From April 2023, there will be no limit on the number of mental health practitioners who can be recruited.
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
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Due to the variety of mental health practitioner roles, there is no universal standard for education and training requirements. Dependent on individual profession |
A PCN should ensure that the postholder is supported through the local provider of CYP community mental health teams (or by the employer) by robust clinical governance structures to maintain quality and safety, including monthly supervision |
Physician associate
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
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Completed a postgraduate physician associate course* Professional registration with the Faculty of Physician Associates and/or the General Medical Council Passed the UK Physician Associate National Re-Certification exam * Physician associates undertaking approved training can be employed as apprentices if under the supervision of a registered medical practitioner |
Should have access to a named GP supervisor Monthly supervision can be provided |
General practice assistant
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
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Trained in-practice, with on-the-job training in line with the DES role outline and HEE national competency framework for general practice assistants Can do so by, for example, completing HEE’s accredited training programme |
On-the-job training and development should be led by a GP mentor, in line with the DES role outline and the HEE national competency framework for general practice assistants |
Digital and transformation lead
A PCN may claim reimbursement for one digital and transformation lead.
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
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No standard education and training requirements: for local determination |
Work is directed and managed by PCN. Governance and supervision arrangements will vary, depending on delivery model and focus of role. |
Advanced practitioner
Advanced practitioners can be a nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist, paramedic, occupational therapist, dietitian or podiatrist. From April 2023, the limit for advanced practitioners will increase to three per PCN where the PCN’s list size is 99,999 or fewer, and six where it is 100,000.
Key roles and responsibilities |
Education and training |
Recommended minimum |
Depending on profession:
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Educated to master’s degree level* in the relevant area of expertise so that work encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research * Advanced clinical practitioner nurses must have completed an accredited MSc advanced practice programme or the HEE e-Portfolio (supported) process |
Monthly supervision can be provided by a GP, experienced advanced practitioner or consultant practitioner of the corresponding professions |
Publications reference: PRN00057_ii