Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Manchester Community Response Teams

The post holder will provide specialist triage, assessment and clinical intervention as an autonomous practitioner, developing effective relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team to support patients across a range of healthcare settings, including Manchester Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, Intermediate Care Services, Out of Hours Services, community beds and primary care.

The role will focus on preventing avoidable hospital admissions, enabling patients to remain safely and independently at home, and reducing premature admission to long-term care. The post holder will support patients to proactively manage and anticipate future health needs by developing personalised care plans in collaboration with GPs, medical staff, Allied Health Professionals, nursing and social care teams.

The ACP will promote patient independence, self-management and proactive management of long-term and acute health needs, ensuring appropriate escalation and follow-up where required.

The post holder will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred interventions in partnership with relevant clinical teams. They will contribute to integrated working across community services and support the delivery of the objectives of the Community Urgent Care Division and Manchester Local Care Organisation, ensuring care is coordinated, responsive and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for patients in their own homes and communities.

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

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.

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.

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.

Personal Qualities

Skills & Knowledge

Desirable: - Evidence of recognised knowledge/skills in service improvement.; - Caseload management

Experience

Desirable: - Post Graduate Leadership Qualification; - Evidence of applying research in practice.; - Leadership Qualification

Qualifications

Desirable: - Communication/counselling skills training; - Specialist Practitioner; - Coaching/Mentoring qualification