Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Manchester & Trafford Crisis Response

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Stretford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Crisis Response Team in Trafford. The post-holder will undertake autonomous advanced assessments, manage treatment, and coordinate urgent care pathways, supporting patients aged 18 and over.

You’ll work across NHS community services and partner agencies to stabilise and prevent hospitalisation. The role requires MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, registration with NMC or HPC, and, ideally, an

Qualifications

• Autonomous practitioner with advanced clinical assessment and treatment.
• Experience in leading, teaching and mentoring multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of NHS community care and crisis response.
• Independent prescriber (V300) or working towards.
• Current UK professional registration (NMC/HPC).
• Evidence of CPD and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous advanced assessments, diagnosis, plan, and deliver treatment for adults referred to TCR services.
• Coordinate urgent health care needs and support expedited discharge where appropriate.
• Work across primary, secondary and social care interfaces to ensure safe patient care.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Autonomous practitioner

Crisis care

Acute disease management

Partnership working

Prioritise workload

Managing high pressure situations

Leadership

Teaching/Mentoring

Education

MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice

Nursing or AHP degree

Independent non medical prescriber (V300)

Current registration with NMC/HPC

Specialist Practitioner

Evidence of CPD

Mentor

Tools

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our supportive, dynamic Crisis Response Team in Trafford. The Crisis team is part of our Trafford Community Response Service (TCR) which also includes our Discharge to Assess and IV teams and we started the launch of our services in September 2023.

You will be from either a Nursing or AHP (Physiotherapy. Paramedic or Occupational Therapy) professional background with an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Your substantive post will be with Crisis Response in the Trafford locality of Manchester, but you may be required to work across H@H and Manchester Community Response services within the City of Manchester.

This is an exciting time to be part of our new integrated multi disciplinary and multi-agency team providing specialist rapid assessment and interventions to our local population.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner working in the Community who will be expected to take an active role in the respond, stabilise and make safe element of acute care pathways by delivery of advanced assessment, and the management and treatment of patients over 18 years of age referred to TCR services.

The ACP role within TCR will provide comprehensive healthcare sensitive to the needs of the population, including advanced clinical assessments, history taking, diagnosis, plan and deliver treatment, prescribe and evaluate. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team and across the primary, secondary and social care interfaces in Trafford, the post holder will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of urgent health care needs of acutely unwell people at risk of hospitalisation or requiring a facilitated timely discharge and supporting a more intensive level of care in the intermediate care environment. This includes direct referrals from NWAS (ambulance service), acute and primary care as well as providing community support.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career. We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust. MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You'll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery. We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success.Join us and help shape the future of our Trust--make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Relevant professional health degree (nursing or AHP ( Physio/Paramedic or OT)
• Independent non medical prescriber (V300)(or working towards)
• Current registration with NMC, HPC
• Specialist Practitioner
• Evidence of recent CPD
• Mentor

Desirable

• Communication/counselling skills training

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience.
• Leadership experience in a a healthcare setting
• Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner
• Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff across the multi-disciplinary team.
• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, relevant to community.
• Experience of leading, planning and completing audit / research.

Desirable

• Post Graduate Leadership Qualification
• Evidence of applying research in practice.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced clinical skills
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner.
• Can demonstrate experience of acute disease management and crisis care
• Ability to manage complexity and develop and sustain partnership working with both individuals and across organisations
• Ability to manage high pressured situations
• Able to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role

Desirable

• Evidence of recognised knowledge/skills in service improvement.
• Caseload management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self motivated and innovative
• Assertive and Confident
• Empathetic and Supportive
• Flexible to meet the needs of 7 day, extended hours community service
• Access to a car for business use on a daily basis
• Ability to manage and diffuse stressful situations

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).