Upskilling opportunity

Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP) have been positively impacting patient care for some time, providing increased access to the right care at the right time. With more specialist ACP roles emerging, such as the ACP in paediatric ophthalmology, now is an exciting time to join the ACP workforce. Experienced and capable optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses, who love working with children, have a lot to offer this emerging profession.

Successful completion of our accredited MMedSci ACP paediatric ophthalmology programme leads to recognition as an ACP in paediatric ophthalmology. Full funding for these Masters programmes is available either through the apprenticeship levy for our apprenticeship route, or through the NHS England regional faculties for advanced practice NHS England regional faculties for advancing practice.