Emergency Department ACP — Autonomous Acute Care Leader

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner for the Emergency Department at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The ACP will deliver autonomous, high-quality emergency care across Resuscitation, Majors, Minors and the initial assessment of patients with undifferentiated and complex conditions.

The role requires advanced clinical reasoning to initiate investigations, develop management plans, and escalate or refer as needed, while contributing to

Qualifications

• Current registration with the relevant professional regulator (NMC/HCPC).
• Master’s-level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Experience in emergency or acute care.
• Ability to prescribe within authorized scope.
• Experience leading service development or audits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver autonomous, high-quality emergency care across all ED areas (Resus, Majors, Minors, SDEC).
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and develop management plans.
• Collaborate with consultants, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient flow.
• Contribute to clinical governance, education, research and service development.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous practice

Prescribing within scope

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s-level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner for the Emergency Department at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The ACP will deliver autonomous, high-quality emergency care across Resuscitation, Majors, Minors and the initial assessment of patients with undifferentiated and complex conditions.

The role requires advanced clinical reasoning to initiate investigations, develop management plans, and escalate or refer as needed, while contributing to