CLEAR Apprenticeship Programme – EOI now open for North West region
An apprenticeship that ends with a service improvement, not just a qualification
The CLEAR Apprenticeship Programme is a Level 4 Business Analyst apprenticeship built for the NHS. Your staff will acquire the skills to run an AI-enabled clinical audit on a service you choose, then turn the findings into an improvement your trust can implement.
Register for the information webinar – Thursday 5 November, 10am
Submit an expression of interest
- Cohort starts February 2027
- 5 to 20 apprentices per trust
- Funded through your Growth and Skills Levy
- EOIs close Monday 16 November
Why take part
- Real service improvement. Apprentices finish with an implementation proposal and benefits plan, not just a qualification.
- AI capability in your workforce. Staff learn AI-enabled ways of working on real NHS data.
- Built for the NHS. CLEAR and Richmond Training teach side by side, applying every technique to a live pathway.
- No new money. The programme is funded through the levy your trust already pays.
Join the information webinar
Thursday 5 November, 10am to 11am
Find out how the programme works, what it asks of your trust and what you get from it, and put your questions to the team. We recommend executive sponsors attend with their apprenticeship, education and clinical audit leads.
How it works
CLEAR Intelligence uses AI to analyse free-text clinical records, such as letters and reports, at scale alongside coded data. It shows what dashboards alone cannot.
- Months 1–6: the audit. Your apprentices run a CLEAR Intelligence audit on a priority service, supervised by the CLEAR team.
- Months 7–12: transformation. They turn the findings into an implementation proposal with options, costs and a benefits plan.
- After gateway: assessment. They complete the detailed proposal and end-point assessment, typically within three months.
What your trust gets
- A quality-assured audit report on the service you choose
- An implementation proposal ready for your approval route
- A team of qualified, AI-capable staff who can run the complex data audits again
Who can take part
The first cohort is open to NHS trusts in the North West. You will need an executive sponsor, a team of 5 to 20 suitable staff, and Growth and Skills Levy for the next levy year. Learners need around 6 hours a week for off-the-job learning, including a monthly workshop day.
The programme suits staff close to service change and data, such as clinical audit, service improvement, informatics and operational leads. The EOI form sets out the full commitments.
Key dates
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Date |
Milestone |
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Thursday 5 November, 10–11am |
Information webinar |
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Monday 16 November |
EOI deadline |
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By Thursday 19 November |
Shortlisting and responses |
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Friday 27 November |
Learner names confirmed |
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Monday 8 February 2027 |
Cohort starts |
Built on the National CLEAR Programme
Since 2019, CLEAR has completed more than 75 NHS projects, with productivity gains of more than £50m. An independent evaluation found CLEAR saves £1.90 for every £1 spent compared with alternative approaches to complex change.
Ready to find out more?
Join our webinar on Thursday 5 November, 10am to 11am, or submit your expression of interest by Monday 16 November. Not ready for this cohort? Use the form to register interest in future cohorts. Questions? Email info@33n.co.uk.
Submit an expression of interest.
Download the CLEAR Apprenticeship Programme information pack here
