Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Manchester Community Response TeamsNHS

Job summary

Are you an Advanced Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality care closer to home and supporting patients to avoid unnecessary hospital admission?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced ACP to join the South Manchester and Trafford Urgent Care Hub, supporting Urgent Community Response and Virtual Ward/Hospital at Home services.

The post holder will provide advanced clinical assessment and decision-making for patients with acute and complex health needs in their own homes and community settings. Responsibilities will include comprehensive assessment, history taking, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing and evaluation of care, with a strong focus on supporting people to remain safely at home and preventing avoidable hospital attendance or admission.

Working within an innovative multidisciplinary team, the ACP will collaborate across primary, secondary, community and social care interfaces to coordinate urgent and responsive care for people at risk of hospitalisation, as well as those requiring enhanced support following discharge or through Hospital at Home pathways.

Referrals may be received from NWAS, primary care, Emergency Departments, acute hospital teams and other community services. The post holder will work flexibly across South Manchester and Trafford, contributing to Urgent Community Response and Virtual Ward/Hospital at Home pathways and helping shape the continued development of an integrated Community Urgent Care Hub.

Main duties of the job

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.

Job description

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.

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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.

About us

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.