Advanced Clinical Practitioner | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside & Glossop NHS FT; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Stamford Unit, a 96-bed intermediate care facility. This hospital-based community role combines autonomous clinical practice with multidisciplinary working to provide rehabilitation, reablement, discharge planning and end-of-life care for older people.

You will undertake advanced assessment, lead care planning, coordinate investigations, prescribe where qualified and

Responsibilities

• Work across four pillars of advanced practice with autonomous decision-making and leadership in assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with complex health needs.
• Provide advanced clinical care for rehabilitation, reablement, complex discharge planning and end-of-life care.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, develop management plans, request and interpret investigations, and coordinate care to optimise outcomes.
• Collaborate with GPs, Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers and specialist teams to deliver safe, effective, person-centred care.
• Contribute to MDT discussions, treatment escalation and discharge decision-making.
• Support service development through quality improvement, audit, education and mentorship.
• Contribute to pathway development and promote continuous clinical excellence.

Job description

Advanced Clinical Practitioner | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Hospital-Based Community Role)

NMC and AHP registered professionals are encouraged to apply.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Intermediate Tier Services, ratedOutstandingby the CQC, for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the multidisciplinary team at the Stamford Unit.

The Stamford Unit is a 96-bed Intermediate Care facility providing rehabilitation, reablement, complex discharge support, step-up admissions and end-of-life care. Working alongside GPs, Therapists, Nurses and Social Workers, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients with complex health needs.

This hospital-based community role combines autonomous clinical practice with multidisciplinary working. You will undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis and management, lead care planning and support interventions that promote recovery, independence and safe discharge.

Working at the interface of hospital and community care, you will contribute to innovative models that support admission avoidance, timely discharge and care closer to home.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated clinician with a passion for improving outcomes for older people. In return, you will join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development, quality improvement and clinical leadership.

• Work across the four pillars of advanced practice, demonstrating expert clinical judgement, autonomous decision-making and leadership in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with complex health needs.
• Provide advanced clinical care for patients requiring rehabilitation, reablement, complex discharge planning, end-of-life care and ongoing medical management.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, develop management plans, request and interpret investigations, prescribe where qualified and coordinate care to optimise patient outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers and specialist teams to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions, treatment escalation planning and discharge decision-making.
• Support service development through quality improvement, audit, evidence-based practice, education and mentorship.
• Contribute to pathway development and promote a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.
• Act as an advocate for integrated working across primary, community and secondary care services to improve patient experience and outcomes.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

The job description provides a comprehensive overview of the key duties and responsibilities associated with this role, while the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. The document is available to download from this page.

This advert closes on Thursday 29 Oct 2026