Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is looking for a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner. This position involves undertaking a master’s programme to enable independent clinical practice, with a focus on advanced clinical assessments and patient treatment. The role offers broad responsibilities and benefits, including flexible working and support for staff wellbeing. Applicants should possess essential clinical skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Closing date for applications is 11 Feb 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Support services for stress and bereavement

Qualifications

• Independently determine clinical diagnoses and treatment interventions.
• Lead improvements to standards of care through supervision of practice.
• Act in accordance with registered professional code.

Responsibilities

• Exercise advanced clinical judgement in patient assessments.
• Provide clinical skills and support to professional colleagues.
• Lead audit and research in clinical governance.

Skills

Advanced clinical expertise

Clinical assessment and treatment

Supervision and leadership

Research implementation

Education

Master’s programme in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

Overview

Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Same Day Emergency Care

Apprenticeship - 37.5 hours per week

Role and Training

The post holder will undertake a 2 or 3-year master’s programme in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) to enable independent, autonomous clinical practice as an Advanced Practitioner. During training, the post holder will be allocated a medical supervisor and ACP mentor to ensure successful achievement of the clinical skills required for the role. All trainees will be identifiable in their new roles as Advanced Practitioners in training.

As part of the training programme, the post holder will be released for study days and placements required to complete the programme.

Responsibilities and Practice

On completion of the programme, the post holder will take a lead role in the advanced clinical assessment and treatment of patients within their field of practice. They will autonomously determine clinical diagnoses and treatment interventions as necessary. The post holder will ensure evidence-based practice is integral to all aspects of care and treatment and will disseminate this knowledge via robust medical plans.

Other responsibilities include:

• Exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making as demonstrated through a portfolio of evidence.
• Provide advanced clinical skills and advice with a sound understanding of identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in their field of practice.
• Monitor and lead improvements to standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues, and providing skilled professional leadership.
• Lead the implementation of relevant research into practice contributing to further development of the evidence base through research and audit.
• Contribute to the Clinical Governance agenda within the service by leading audit and research as part of the multi-disciplinary team in their area of expertise.
• Act in accordance with their registered professional code.

About the Trust

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

Values and Diversity

We have a clear set of values and behaviours expected of all staff:
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We are committed to a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ and Disabled people.

Benefits

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, and support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and more.

Application information

The job description provides an overview of main tasks and responsibilities; the person specification outlines required qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full specification but outlines the criteria against which applications will be assessed.

This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Feb 2026