The ACP career ladder has matured significantly — with CfAP credentialing providing the structure that was previously informal.
Trainee ACP: In accredited MSc programme. Building capabilities across four pillars. Supervised practice.
Qualified ACP (Band 7-8a): CfAP badge or accredited MSc complete. V300 annotation. Autonomous practice within scope.
Senior ACP (Band 8a-8b): Leadership responsibilities. Service development. Education and supervision of others.
Consultant practitioner (Band 8c-8d): Strategic clinical leadership. Research. Education leadership. Service transformation.
System leadership: ICS/ICB roles, national advisory, policy influence.
Credential requirements at each stage: MSc and V300 for qualified ACP. CfAP badge for advancement. Four-pillar evidence for consultant level. Publication and national contribution for system leadership.
iatroX supports clinical knowledge development throughout the ACP career trajectory — from trainee through to consultant practice.