Job summary
- Main area
- Stroke
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 349-WTWA-7838198-RL4
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trafford General Hospital
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Stroke Services
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
There has never been a better time to be an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), and there are exciting opportunities for you at Manchester Foundation Trust. We are committed to providing the best patient and family experience, and we are proud to nurture and support our Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
The WTWA (Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington and Altrincham) medicine care division is excited to offer a unique opportunity to recruit a dynamic experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to work as part of our friendly and talented Stroke Team.
The successful candidate will be provided with a robust induction and personal development plan to meet their professional development needs.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will strive to deliver high quality care to all patients. This role will be pivotal in providing clinical expertise in the delivery of the future models of care for greater Manchester.
ACP's will be given an educational and clinical Consultant supervisor who will provide guidance and feedback whilst developing your portfolio, working towards the 4 pillars of advanced practice, enhancing your clinical skills providing safe patient care. All ACP's at MFT are supported to participate and lead on research, service development and audit. Strong links exist with the local Higher Education Institutes this provides opportunities for our ACPs to develop their teaching and education skills as part of their role. You will have professional development time and weekly teaching which is provided by the Consultant team within WTWA. The successful candidate will be educated to master's level, including independent non-medical prescribing. Our aim is to provide a multidisciplinary approach to stroke care maintaining quality and efficiency of services, and improving care pathways, delivering a truly person-centered service.
Working for our organisation
| 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. |
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
| To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. 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. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for 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 application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is 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. |
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered professional
- BNurs or BSc (hons) in nursing skills/practise
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- Non-medical prescriber
Desirable criteria
- Specialty course in Stroke Care or other related subject e.g. frailty
- Teaching/assessing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience
- Excellent clinical skills
- Clinical Risk Management & Governance experience
- Audit and research
- Leadership / leading a team
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team
- Awareness of national and local targets, NSF frameworks, Policy
Desirable criteria
- Local and national issues affecting service delivery
- Experience within the field of Stroke / Frailty
- Shows an interest in Stroke Care or Frailty as a specialty
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Developed knowledge of the speciality
- National, local and organisational developments in Stroke Care and the wider NHS agenda
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Burgess
- Job title
- Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Sarah Burgess
0161 291 3573 / 746 2905
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