Level 7 - Overview
Health Level
Experienced clinical practitioners with a high level of skill and theoretical knowledge. Will make high level clinical decisions and manage their own workload. Non-clinical staff who would be managing one or more areas.
Attributes
People at level 7 of the career framework have a critical awareness of knowledge issues in the field and at the interface between different fields. They are innovative, and have a responsibility for developing and changing practice and/or services in a complex and unpredictable environment.
Indicative or Reference Title: Advanced Practitioner
Qualification
- Registered as a Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Post-registration qualification
- Evidence of operating/thinking at Master’s level
- Evidence of working towards relevant Master’s level award
SCQF
Level 11
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