Non nurse Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners’ (tACPs) perceptions of multiprofessional learning, challenging a one size fits all approach

Fenney, E, Ollier, M and Lavery, J ORCID: 0000-0003-4252-9909 Non nurse Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners’ (tACPs) perceptions of multiprofessional learning, challenging a one size fits all approach. International Journal for Advancing Practice. ISSN 2753-5924 (Accepted)

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Abstract

Background
The Multiprofessional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice (NHS England, 2017; 2025) supports collaborative advanced practice across professions. However, Allied Health Professional (AHP) Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) report challenges with inclusivity, professional identity, and recognition in multiprofessional training.
Aim
To explore AHP ACP trainees’ perceptions of inclusivity, professional identity, and curriculum relevance in a multiprofessional MSc ACP programme.
Methods
A qualitative methodological approach collected data from seven AHP trainees (35% response rate) enrolled in a UK master’s ACP programme between 2017 and 2024. Thematic analysis dentified patterns within participants’ experiences.
Results
Analysis generated four themes. (1) Professional Identity: Participants reported tensions between AHP identity and ACP role expectations. (2) Navigating Professional Challenges: Uncertainty in role application, compartmentalised responsibilities, and perceived nursing dominated content. (3) Curriculum and Skill Development: Perception of a nursing-centric curriculum; some skills misaligned with AHP needs. (4) Diversity of Roles: Participants emphasised the need for greater AHP representation and content reflecting the full breadth of ACP roles.
Conclusion
Despite the multiprofessional intentions of national ACP frameworks, ACP curricula may insufficiently reflect AHP role diversity or learning needs. Greater interprofessional education, broader teaching representation, and AHP-focused curriculum design could improve inclusivity, support professional identity, and enhance retention in the AHP ACP workforce.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RT Nursing
Divisions:	Nursing and Advanced Practice
Publisher:	MA Healthcare
Date of acceptance:	26 March 2026
Date Deposited:	01 Apr 2026 10:55
Last Modified:	01 Apr 2026 10:55
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/28325

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