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Assessment of advanced clinical practitioners
Lucy Wallis1, Rachel Locke1, Clare Sutherland2
1Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, University of Winchester, Winchester, UK.
Journal of Interprofessional Care
|January 4, 2022
Summary
This study evaluated advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) assessment processes in English hospitals. Findings highlight the need for robust infrastructure and consistent assessment strategies to ensure ACPs are fit to practice and uphold high standards of interprofessional care.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Workforce Development
- Clinical Practice Evaluation
- Advanced Practice Education
Background:
- Growing the advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) role requires trust in practice standards.
- Robust infrastructure is essential for ACP training and qualification.
- International expansion of similar advanced roles necessitates standardized support.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the feasibility and suitability of ACP assessment processes in acute care settings.
- Identify key themes related to assessment approaches and required support.
- Inform workforce development strategies for the ACP role.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design.
- Attendance at ACP assessment panels.
- Seventeen semi-structured interviews with assessors and ACP trainees from diverse professional backgrounds (nursing, physiotherapy, paramedicine, operating department practice).
Main Results:
- Varied approaches to ACP assessment were identified across two hospitals.
- One hospital demonstrated a well-understood assessment process with a clear ACP identity.
- The second hospital exhibited a credible, yet developing, assessment process.
Conclusions:
- Lessons learned can guide workforce development for the ACP role.
- Standardized and effective assessment is crucial for ensuring ACPs are fit to qualify.
- Optimizing assessment processes supports high standards of interprofessional care.
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