Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Transformationunitgm; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic NHS trust in Rochdale is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their Frailty Team. The role involves assessing and managing care for elderly patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing high-quality support, all within a flexible, innovative environment focused on improving patient outcomes. Candidates should hold a relevant nursing qualification and have experience in geriatric care.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with working at a senior level.
• Experience with working with a wider MDT.
• Substantial experience working with frail patients.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and managing care for elderly patients.
• Ensuring high-quality, tailored care for frail individuals.
• Playing a pivotal role in innovative approaches to care.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Compassion

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Geriatric medicine module within the ACP qualification

Job description

Main area Care of the Elderly Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Evening and weekend working will be required) Job ref 236-RCO-NM375-25

Employer Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Rochdale Infirmary Town Rochdale Salary £53,755 - £60,504 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/07/2025 23:59

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Band 8a

Job overview

Join Our Dynamic Frailty Team at Rochdale Infirmary

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? An exciting opportunity awaits you as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in our dedicated Frailty Team.

Imagine working alongside a vibrant, multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals who share your passion for enhancing the lives of our frail patients. At Rochdale Infirmary, you’ll be empowered to make a real difference in the community, providing exceptional care and support to those who need it most.

What can you expect?

• Expert Collaboration: Partner with a diverse team of specialists, all focused on frailty care, with the invaluable support of experienced senior clinicians and a frailty GP
• Continuous Learning: We prioritise your professional growth and development, offering mentorship, training, and opportunities to expand your clinical skills
• Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of frailty care, driving innovative approaches and enhancing patient outcomes

If you're a passionate clinician, experienced in frailty, ready to embrace new challenges and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating a legacy of excellence in frailty care.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us at Rochdale Infirmary.

Main duties of the job

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older individuals living with frailty then we're on the lookout for an experienced, dedicated professional to join our vibrant team in the innovative SDEC unit, where compassion meets cutting-edge care.

In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in assessing and managing care for our cherished older population. Your mission? To ensure every patient receives tailored, high-quality care in the safest and most suitable setting. We believe in the importance of keeping our patients out of the hospital whenever possible. However, when admission becomes necessary, we guarantee a comprehensive, patient-centred plan is ready from day one.

Imagine being part of a forward-thinking team where your insights shape patient experiences and outcomes. Your adaptability will shine as you work flexibly across various interfaces, meeting the diverse needs of older adults while contributing to an organisation committed to excellence in care.

We value teamwork, innovation, and the unwavering pursuit of quality. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey where your expertise can lead to transformational care, we want to hear from you! Together, let’s redefine what it means to care for our older generation and make every moment count.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person specification

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications and registration
• Geriatric medicine module within the ACP qualification
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1) or AHP with current HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience with working at a senior level
• Experience with working with a wider MDT
• Substantial years experience working with frail patients

The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.

We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received, or if an internal redeployee has been identified.

For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.

The NCA does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Read more about this here .

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.