Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Closing date: 02 February 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our General Surgery ACP team. MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice is essential. The vacant role is to work within our Surgical Ambulatory Care Unit (SACU). Our unit is staffed by ACPs, Junior Doctors, with support from our Surgical Consultants. We accept referrals to the unit from ED and GPs. The unit is open 8 am‑4 pm, 7 days a week.

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse or allied health professional to join our General Surgery Team at North Manchester General Hospital as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP). We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced, highly motivated and dynamic ACP with a passion for surgery to join our team of ACPs, doctors and consultants. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat or visit please contact Lisa Kirk, Assistant Directorate Manager General Surgery ().

Clinical Practice

• Ability to undertake thorough patient history
• Have a wide knowledge base of common medical presentations
• Competence in clinical examinations
• Have a thorough understanding of relevant diagnostics
• Knowledge of investigation interpretation, such as blood, X‑rays, and ECGs
• Complete the Non‑Medical Prescribing (NMP) module and complete a p formulary, as agreed by the NMP trust lead and Pharmacy
• Keep up to date with best clinical practice, and prescribe treatments in line with that and trust guidance
• Prepare accurate and concise reports both verbally and written

Leadership and Management

• Assist with the management of Trainee ACPs within General Surgery
• Support junior clinicians to plan and manage episodes of patient care
• Act as a role model for Junior clinicians
• Practice as an autonomous professional in a self‑directed manner, with confidence, authority, and expertise

Education and Development

• Educated to Masters level with MSc in Advanced Practice
• Complete NMP as above

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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