Job summary
This Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) role is dedicated to supporting the Memory Assessment Services across Oldham, Rochdale, and Bury. The post holder will play a pivotal role in enhancing diagnostic capacity within these services, ensuring timely and accurate assessments for individuals presenting with memory-related concerns. This priority focus will contribute to improved patient outcomes and streamlined service delivery across the region.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), Band 8a, is a senior clinical role responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with complex and diverse mental health needs. The ACP operates within the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical care, education, research, and leadership. This multifaceted role requires autonomy, advanced clinical skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Ongoing professional and personal development is integral to the role. The ACP is expected to participate in regular performance reviews, maintain professional registration, and engage in continuous learning to ensure the highest standards of care.
We will also consider applicants wishing to join as a trainee ACP; these positions will be remunerated at Band 7 until full qualification is achieved
Main duties of the job
The ACP acts as an autonomous practitioner, conducting advanced clinical assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for patients referred to the team. The ACP is responsible for triaging and prioritising referrals, monitoring patient progress, and making necessary modifications to care plans. The role may involve non-medical prescribing within the scope of professional practice and requires maintaining accurate, contemporaneous records in line with local and national guidelines.
Leadership and Communication:The ACP provides visible clinical leadership, advocating for patients and carers, and championing integrated, patient-centred care. The role involves supporting the development and implementation of protocols and care pathways, facilitating communication across multidisciplinary teams, and promoting partnership working across organisational boundaries. The ACP is instrumental in service planning, quality improvement, and change management, ensuring that patient care is coordinated and seamless.
The ACP is accountable for managing clinical environments and resources, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, and upholding standards of business conduct, equality, and diversity. The role requires strict adherence to confidentiality, information governance, and safeguarding policies. The ACP is also expected to contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing waste and promoting biodiversity, in line with the Trust's commitment to Net Zero Carbon targets.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Band 8a is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical care, education, leadership, and research. Clinically, the ACP acts as an autonomous practitioner, conducting advanced assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for patients with complex mental health conditions. This includes triaging referrals, managing caseloads, initiating investigations, and prescribing where appropriate. The ACP ensures care is safe, effective, and aligned with governance frameworks, while also maintaining accurate records and safeguarding vulnerable individuals. In education, the ACP leads teaching programmes, mentors junior staff and students, and contributes to a culture of continuous learning. Leadership responsibilities include promoting integrated care, coordinating service delivery, managing clinical sessions, and driving quality improvement initiatives. The ACP also engages in research and service evaluation, contributing to the development of best practices and evidence-based protocols.
Job Description:This role is embedded within the Memory Assessment Services across Oldham, Rochdale, and Bury, with a priority focus on enhancing diagnostic capacity. The ACP will provide advanced clinical input to support timely and accurate memory assessments, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies. The post holder will lead on service development, ensuring that referrals are appropriately triaged and that care pathways are efficient and patient-centred. They will be instrumental in initiating and managing change, promoting professional leadership, and ensuring seamless transitions between community and inpatient services. The ACP will also contribute to sustainability goals, uphold standards of equality and confidentiality, and maintain compliance with health and safety and infection control policies. This role demands a highly visible clinical presence, a proactive approach to service improvement, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Band 8a is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical care, education, leadership, and research. Clinically, the ACP acts as an autonomous practitioner, conducting advanced assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for patients with complex mental health conditions. This includes triaging referrals, managing caseloads, initiating investigations, and prescribing where appropriate. The ACP ensures care is safe, effective, and aligned with governance frameworks, while also maintaining accurate records and safeguarding vulnerable individuals. In education, the ACP leads teaching programmes, mentors junior staff and students, and contributes to a culture of continuous learning. Leadership responsibilities include promoting integrated care, coordinating service delivery, managing clinical sessions, and driving quality improvement initiatives. The ACP also engages in research and service evaluation, contributing to the development of best practices and evidence-based protocols.
Job Description:This role is embedded within the Memory Assessment Services across Oldham, Rochdale, and Bury, with a priority focus on enhancing diagnostic capacity. The ACP will provide advanced clinical input to support timely and accurate memory assessments, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies. The post holder will lead on service development, ensuring that referrals are appropriately triaged and that care pathways are efficient and patient-centred. They will be instrumental in initiating and managing change, promoting professional leadership, and ensuring seamless transitions between community and inpatient services. The ACP will also contribute to sustainability goals, uphold standards of equality and confidentiality, and maintain compliance with health and safety and infection control policies. This role demands a highly visible clinical presence, a proactive approach to service improvement, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Qualified advanced Clinical Practitioner
Desirable
- Experience in working in older adult services
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Qualified advanced Clinical Practitioner
Desirable
- Experience in working in older adult services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
