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NEL Training Hub Non-Medical Prescribing Programme - Sep 26 Cohort

Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) is increasingly important in primary care due to growing patient demand, workforce shortages, and the need for flexible, efficient care pathways. By enabling trained healthcare professionals such as primary care nurses, and Allied Health Professionals e.g. Physios, Paramedics and Podiatrists to prescribe medications within their scope of practice, NMP enhances patient access to timely treatment, improves continuity of care, and alleviates pressure on GPs. This clinical skill is especially useful for managing chronic conditions, acute minor illnesses, and medication adjustments, reducing delays in treatment and fostering more responsive healthcare. Qualified NMPs undergo a specialist programme of training, equipping them with the competencies needed to make independent prescribing decisions that enhance patient outcomes.

There is always a high level of interest for this training and as such:
· We will collate your interests through the expression of interest form above;
· After the shortlisting process, we will confirm the outcome of your submission;
· If you are successful in being offered a place on the NMP training programme, you will be notified then need to apply to a University of East London directly;
· The University will go through their own entry requirements with you, complete an interview process and if you are successful, they will confirm your place in the programme;
· Once your place is confirmed, NEL Training Hub will pay the University of East London the course fee.

Only General Practice Nurses and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) working in NEL Primary Care, who haven't been funded by Training Hub for the same course will be accepted to the programme.


Application Deadline: 24 JULY 2026
1.Title
2.Your Full Name(Required.)
3.Your NHS Email Address(Required.)
4.Your Contact Number(Required.)
5.The Borough/Place Based System that You Work In:(Required.)
6.Your PCN(Required.)
7.Your Practice(Required.)
8.Your Role(Required.)
9.Full name of your GP Practice/PCN Clinical Director(Required.)
10.Email address for your GP Practice/PCN Clinical Director(Required.)
11.Telephone number for your GP Practice/PCN Clinical Director(Required.)
12.How do you think gaining the non-medical prescribing qualification will improve your clinical decision-making and help you to make autonomous decisions about the care of patients? (500 words)(Required.)
13.Describe how completing the non-medical prescribing training will enable you to improve patient outcomes. What changes do you expect to see in the quality and timeliness of care you provide (500 words)(Required.)
14.How would non-medical prescribing support your role in managing patients with long-term conditions or chronic diseases? What positive changes would you expect in patient outcomes? (500 Words)(Required.)
15.What motivates you to undertake the non-medical prescribing training and how do you think it will shape your long-term career development in primary care? (500 words)(Required.)
16.Applicant Supporting Statement*
Please make sure that your supporting statement accurately conveys that you have thoroughly examined and will guarantee that the criteria for undertaking this programme and the expectations of being offered funding to support you will be adhered to fully. Please write the statement in the space below:
(Maximum 500 words)(Required.)
17.Please confirm details of your Practice Assessor - Your Practice Assessor must be a registered healthcare professional and an experienced prescriber with suitable equivalent qualifications for the programme you are undertaking. You must complete a minimum of 84 hours observing a variety of prescribing decisions supported by your practice supervisor and practice assessor.(Required.)
18.Please confirm details of your Practice Supervisor – Your Practice Supervisor (s) must be registered healthcare professional (s) and an experienced prescriber (s) with suitable equivalent qualifications. You must complete a minimum of 84 hours observing a variety of prescribing decisions supported by your practice supervisor and practice assessor.

In exceptional circumstances the same person may fulfil the role of practice supervisor and practice assessor. In such instances the applicant, Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor and the University will need to evidence the need for this.(Required.)
19.Please confirm the details of your Prescribing Supervisor - Your Prescribing Supervisor must be a qualified healthcare professional who will be responsible for overseeing and supporting you during your training. All learners have to identify an appropriate Supervisor to oversee the acquisition of new clinical skills and for this supervisor to manage the clinical elements of the course.(Required.)
20.Please confirm details of your Designated Medical Practitioner - Your designated medical practitioner must be a registered doctor responsible for mentoring and supervising a trainee non-medical prescriber during their prescribing education. They will play a crucial role in ensuring that you gain practical experience and clinical insight into prescribing practices.(Required.)
21.Please read and confirm all statements to be able to proceed with your application:(Required.)
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