Personal and Professional development for enhanced practice
Everything you need to know
- Start date: September 2026
- End date: August 2027
- Module leader: Melanie Clarkson
- Level: 7
- Credits: 30
Introduction
Practitioners working at an enhanced level of practice should be critically reflective and hold an up-to-date portfolio that evidences their growth and development.
As with all levels of practice, evdiencing the four pillars is important to demonstrate the direct and indirect impact of practitioners working at this level of practice
Who is this course/module for?
Qualified healthcare professionals
What you’ll learn
Indicative content explores professional career frameworks, transferable practice, and alignment of personal, professional, and organisational goals. Learning addresses the four pillars: clinical practice, leadership, education, and research. Students examine reflective practice, leadership application, educational support, and evidence-informed improvement, alongside personal and team performance, coaching, and inclusive professional development.
Skills you’ll gain
Critical reflection on personal and professional practice
Self-awareness and identification of learning needs
Goal setting and personal development planning
Critical appraisal and application of evidence
Integration of theory with professional practice
Professional communication and peer feedback
Documentation of learning and achievement
Development of leadership and professional capability
How you’ll learn
Learners will develop skills in critical reflection, self-awareness, and the identification of personal learning needs. The module supports goal setting and professional development planning, alongside critical appraisal and application of evidence. Learners will integrate theory with practice, strengthen professional communication and peer feedback, and document learning to demonstrate ongoing professional and leadership development.
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £1,825 EU / International students: £1,860 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
Academic Qualifications
The learner may be a registered healthcare professional from a nursing, pharmacy, or allied health professional background. Professional qualification such as a first degree at a minimum of 2:2 or equivalent.
Current registration as required for the practice of your base profession.
Other formally certified qualifications
Equivalent international academic and/or professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Level of English language capability
If English is not your first language, you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill area.
Relevant work or work-related experience
You will typically be working in a specialist role or moving into one within the field of radiotherapy and/or oncology.
You must have managerial / employer support and a nominated mentor in a suitable role to support your development during the course. This will typically be a Health Professional already working within an advanced role, a Clinician, or a Consultant / Advanced Clinical Practitioner. To satisfy these requirements, a letter of support from your manager/employer will be required before you commence the course.
You must be prepared to embrace the challenges of level 7 study, including online and remote learning, have access to a reliable internet connection to support engagement with the course and have sound IT skills.
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Distance learning (fully online, independent study). Delivered entirely online through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with no live sessions. Students study independently using guided materials and activities, with online academic support available to help them stay on track.
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Provisional timetable
This module does not have a specific timetable of study days and times, that you are expected to attend. Your tutor will direct you through a series of learning resources and activities, including non-live discussions and live webinars. The latter will be recorded for people who cannot join the live sessions. If you would like to know the times for the live sessions in advance, you can request this from the module leader anytime from 17th August 2026.
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Practice Portfolio
Successful completion of this module will earn you 30 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Melanie Clarkson - m.clarkson@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: