Advanced Clinical Practitioner
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)
Warrington, WA1 1NTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 8a ACP to join our Warrington Urgent Community Response team. To act as a positive role model through th...
To
ensure that the highest standards of
care are provided and monitored across the borough
Act
as a credible role model that will involve a clinical commitment working a
variety of shifts inclusive of weekends as the service requires working a
minimum of 80/20 clinical/management time
To
ensure professional advice is provided to all nursing, therapy, and support staff
and support effective working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team to
enhance the care and management of patients.
Develop,
implement, and monitor evidence-based practice e.g. recognition and management of
the deteriorating patient/ sepsis management. Utilise advanced clinical
skills and competency to deliver high quality and responsive patient care.
Lead on the
development of clinical guidelines, policies, and clinical audit as part of the
quality improvement methodology
Support staff
in identifying, applying, and disseminating research findings related to
specialist and fundamental nursing practice.
To act as a
positive role model through the provision of effective clinical leadership and
demonstration of competent, accountable autonomous clinical practice.
The post
holder will use advanced clinical skills to lead and support the team in the
assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of patient centred care.
The post
holder will work in partnership and promote a culture of collaboration across
the wider health and social health economy to optimise patient flow and
facilitate the delivery of efficient, effective co-ordinated and timely
high-quality care to all patients.
Full Job Description attached.
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) serves more than one million residents across the Halton and Warrington boroughs and the wider North West region.
Bringing together community and out-of-hospital services (formerly provided by Bridgewater Community Healthcare) with inpatient and elective care (formerly Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals) we provide services at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs and facilities.
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM).
They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation.
Our mission
We will be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision
We will be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our values
- Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone
- Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
- Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
- One team: We work well together and with our communities
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/AHP
- First level degree or equivalent
- Clinical Masters Degree or working towards. (Msc Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP))
- Evidence of a post registration/qualification in advanced practice i.e. clinical diagnostics / assessment
- V300 Non-medical prescribing qualification
Job Specific Requirements
Essential: - The ability to travel independently across the Trust; - The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of complex patient management
- Awareness of complex health management
- Awareness of current national and local agenda in health and social care
- Understanding of how other agencies work (i.e. housing, social services, the independent sector etc)
- Evidence of being able to communicate complex information and advice on healthcare to patients/carers and colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure and manage a diverse work load
- Proficient IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills; including negotiation, influencing and presentation
- Risk assessment and management skills
- Report writing skills; Ability to undertake risk reports e.g. 72-hour reviews and Root Cause Analysis reports
- Ability to understand and analyse complex data
- Self-management and motivation skills
- Confidence to challenge traditional practice and persistence to address difficult issues
- Networking knowledge and understanding of local services
- Knowledge of the NHS Long-Term Plan and how it impacts on care delivery.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of the focus on a primary/community care led NHS.
- Awareness of factors which contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy
Desirable: - Palliative/end of life care skills; - Research skills
Right to Work
Essential
- Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
- If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
- Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.
Relationships
Essential: - If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
Experience
Essential
- Management/Clinical Leadership experience
- Experience of working with patients with acute presentations of minor illness/injuries
- Experience of successful multi agency working across Health and Social care
- Evidence of influencing, motivating, and negotiating with others to achieve change in relation to care
- Experience of initiating and implementing clinical care/protocols
How to apply
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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