Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Leigh, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are delighted to advertise 2 Advanced Clinical Practitioner (multi-agency) training posts based within the inpatient wards at Atherleigh Park, Leigh. This exciting new role is a fully funded training position, you will be supported through a 2 year Master's degree programme to compliment your professional development in mental health, resulting in progression to band 8a upon successful completion of the course.

Successful post holders will undertake the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Masters degree programme (level 7 apprenticeship) with Salford University and be committed to completing both the academic, clinical and leadership requirements of the programme.

Upon qualification, the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, formulation and prescribing of care planning including discharge planning within agreed protocols. The post holder will be recognised as an expert practitioner in an identified field of practice (including but not limited to non-medical prescribing), and will advise the Multi-Disciplinary team on expert, safe and effective models of care and treatment.

They will provide clinical leadership and management leading to the provision of safe, quality and effective care. They will support the improvement of workforce knowledge through inpatient education and training programmes.

The post holder will effectively be required to work across the range of services as determined by service user need.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users

To complete a university educational programme to train to become an advanced clinical practitioner. The main roles and responsibilities of the advanced clinical practitioner are as follows;
Practice at an advanced clinical level and exercise high levels of judgement, discretion, and decision-making in clinical care.

Demonstrate clinical leadership, expert practice, advanced knowledge, and strategic direction on all aspects of adult acute mental health in the inpatient setting.

Provide clinical leadership and management leading to the provision of safe, quality, effective care.

Improve workforce knowledge and practice through the provision of an inpatient education and training.

Lead improvements in the quality of care and safety through service development, evaluation and audit.

Lead, or contribute towards the assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions for service users with SMI.

To lead on or contribute to research and to embed relevant findings to the ACP role and clinical practice.

Provide expert advice to other staff, professionals and external agencies on the assessment, treatment and evaluation of evidence-based care of service users with complex care needs.

Act as a role model to all staff by demonstrating leadership and expertise within the service and Trust in line with the nursing strategy

Recognise and work within own clinical competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the professional governing body.



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