Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the General Surgery ACP team at North Manchester General Hospital. The role requires a MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice and completion of the Non-medical Prescribing (NMP) module, with a passion for surgery and autonomous clinical work.

You will work within the Surgical Ambulatory Care Unit (SACU) alongside ACPs, junior doctors and consultants, with duties spanning clinical practice,

Qualifications

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice is essential.
• Complete Non-medical Prescribing (NMP) module and obtain formulary approval as agreed by the NMP trust lead and Pharmacy.
• Master level education in Advanced Practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical practice: thorough patient histories, broad medical knowledge, examinations, diagnostics, and interpretation of tests.
• Leadership and management: support Trainee ACPs, mentor junior clinicians, and act as a role model.
• Education and development: maintain NMP scope and deliver education and training as needed.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

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We are seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to come and join our General Surgery ACP team. MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice is essential.

The vacant role is to work within our Surgical Ambulatory care unit (SACU). Our unit is staffed by ACPs, and Junior Doctors, with support from our Surgical Consultants. We accept referrals to the unit from ED, GPs. The unit is open 8am-4pm, 7 days a week.

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse or allied health professional to join our General Surgery Team at North Manchester General Hospital as an Advanced Clinical practitioner (ACP). We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced, highly motivated and dynamic ACP with a passion for Surgery to join our team of ACP's, Doctors and Consultants.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat or visit please contact Lisa Kirk, Assistant directorate manager General Surgery [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

Clinical Practice

• Ability to undertake thorough patient history
• Have a wide knowledge base of common medical presentations
• Competence in clinical examinations
• Have a thorough understanding of relevant diagnostics
• Knowledge of investigation interpretation, such as blood, x rays and ECGs
• Complete the Non medical Prescribing (NMP) module and complete a p formulary, as agreed by the NMP trust lead and Pharmacy
• Keep up to date with best clinical practice, and prescribe treatments in line with that and trust guidance
• Prepare accurate and concise reports both verbally and written

Leadership and Management

• Assist with the management of Trainee ACPs within General Surgery
• Support junior clinicians to plan and manage episodes of patient care
• Act as a role model for Junior clinicians
• Practice as an autonomous professional in a self-directed manner, with confidence, authority and expertise

Education and Development

• Educated to Masters level with Msc in Advanced Practice
• Complete NMP as above

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Masters Level in Advanced Practice
• Teaching Qualification
• Non‑medical Prescriber
• Speciality Qualification

Experience

• Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
• Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
• Evidence of presentations at local, regional, national level
• Comprehensive or relevant post qualifying experience
• Experience in General Surgery

Knowledge

• External to the organisation in order to support development of individuals and practice
• Ensure mentorship training is updated annually
• Ensure clinical environment is conducive to supporting the education and learning of all staff and students
• Provide educational and training opportunities to pre‑registration nursing students to ensure placements satisfy the relevant elements of their learning agreement
• Provide an environment that encourages client centred involvement where Develop and deliver specific and relevant specialist teaching programmes for all disciplines and grades of staff, client group and carers within the Trust in relation to their area of expertise
• Review and evaluate all teaching programmes and lead on the development of new programmes when a need is identified
• Identify own development needs in line with service requirements within personal development plan
• Develop and distribute educational leaflets in relevant formats, for staff and patients relating to service and patient pathway
• Ensure personal, peer support and clinical supervision needs are met
• Act as mentor/preceptor and resource person for all nursing and support staff, as appropriate to the role
• Provide clinical supervision both within and clients are facilitated to ask for help, advice and education
• Contribute to clinical governance outcomes.
• On completion of appropriate training carry out non‑medical prescribing supported through divisional governance framework and in adherence to agreed Trust policy, undertake annual audit of prescribing practices

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.