Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Ambulatory Care Unit | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	18 November 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£55,690 - £62,682 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	18 December 2025
Location:	Crumpsall, M8 5RB
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7566495/349-NMGH-7566495-RL4

Summary

The Directorate of Urgent Care is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dynamic Advanced Clinical Practitioner with an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, and Non Medical prescribing qualification to join our established and rapidly expanding team on Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).

The SDEC model aims to reduce unnecessary admissions, ensuring patients are cared for in the right place at the right time., working across a 7 day service. Providing SDEC in a planned way enhances patient flow, improves performance, reduces length of stay and reduces risk of hospital harm. With a focus on admission avoidance, keeping people in their own homes, with supported discharge, expedited investigations in the management of acute illness. This allows the Trust to allocate resources effectively.

At North Manchester we strongly believe in the role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner. With protected non-clinical time, we actively strive to provide an environment that will develop you as an autonomous practitioner, gaining the clinical skills essential for the role and working within the four pillars of advanced practice.





You will be supported by a diverse team of Acute Medical Doctors, ACP’s, Nursing team with senior Medical Consultant oversight, autonomously assessing, investigating and managing same day emergency medical patients. The role also involves coordination of the unit, receiving referrals from ED, GP’s, other ward/clinic areas and appropriately advising/scheduling the correct clinical area. There will be opportunity to develop own personal skillset, procedural, management, teaching and involvement in pathway/service development. There is potential to expand into other areas of practice.

This truly is an exciting time to join North Manchester. A once in a generation opportunity will see our hospital rebuilt and the creation of a health village within our grounds. This is a real opportunity to become involved with these changes and be part of the new future of the site. You’ll thrive in our open, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone matters, and is respected for who they are.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that 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 you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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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.
Diversity Matters
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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025

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