Professional Healthcare Practitioner Advocate

Advance your supervisory expertise and lead clinical excellence across the diverse fields of allied health care. Our Level 7 Professional Advocate leadership module aims to promote compassionate care, and lead sustainable service improvements within multi-disciplinary settings. Grounded in the specialised application of the A-EQUIP clinical supervisory framework  this module enables you to guide colleagues through complex clinical reflections, protect professional well-being, and advocate for safe, high-quality care environments.

Sessions will be delivered by a team of experienced professionals, combining expertise from both academic and practice backgrounds. This diverse wealth of knowledge ensures a well-rounded and holistic approach to learning, enriching participants with insights that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to practice as a professional advocate, demonstrating leadership skills and providing specialist support to others.

 

Entry criteria

• Effective registration with a relevant professional body (i.e NMC, HCPC). (Essential)
• Currently be employed in practice and have the support of their manager in undertaking the module. (Essential)
• Ideally have undertaken successful level 5 or 6 academic study.

If you don't quite meet this entry requirement, you might still be eligible through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Here's what to do in this instance:

• Contact us to discuss your qualifications and experience.
• Prove you've worked in your field with a UK professional body for at least a year.
• You might need to write a 1000-word essay to showcase your skills.

Want to discuss RPL so you can access the Professional Advocate Module? Contact: pna@dmu.ac.uk

How to apply

Online application forms and guidance for application process