Job summary
Are you an experienced practitioner who would like to work within a community based MDT, having a passion for supporting patient care and keen to make a difference? We arelooking for an enthusiastic Clinical Specialist Practitioner who wants to join an established admission avoidance service to support patients to stay at home where possible, reducing the need for hospital admission.
The Clinical Practitioner will work primarily in our Urgent Care Crisis Response service but will have the opportunity to support the Hospital at Home service. They will provide clinical assessments at home working closely with our ACPs. We receive referrals from community services, NWAS, 111, GPs and facilitate ED deflections with a focus on keeping patients safe at home where possible.
As a confident communicator with strong organisational skills, you will thrive in an MDT environment and will be instrumental in supporting and developing this service, to ensure a high-quality service for our patients. With a passion for continuous development and service improvement, you will be involved in projects and trust initiatives. You will receive regular supervision, in-service training, and support.
Main duties of the job
Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.
Assess, plan, prioritise, implement and evaluate interventions to meet patients' needs.
Contribute to the organisation of multi-disciplinary, patient-centred care.
Facilitate patients, relatives and carers to take an active role in care given, providing information as appropriate to remain safe at home.
Using your experience and knowledge, you will support other team members to ensure we deliver a high-quality service for our patients, providing education and support as needed.
You will also have the opportunity to work across hospital and community services whilst developing key links within primary care and the wider networks within acute and community.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor 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 applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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. Diversity MattersMFT 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor 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 applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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. Diversity MattersMFT 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Nursing / AHP degree
- NMC / HCPC Registration
- V300 Non-Medical Prescriber
- Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD
Desirable
- V300 Non-Medical Prescriber
- Experience in Urgent Care Delivery
- Accredited clinical assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience at Band 6 working in community setting / Rapid Response / Intermediate care
- Experienced in providing clinical leadership and problem solving.
- Experience of working within a team and as an autonomous practitioner
- Experience of urgent assessments and developing and delivering care plans to meet these needs
- Substantial post registration NHS experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in change management
- Evidence of involvement in policy and practice changes arising from audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical, social and psychological needs of older adults.
- Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Clinical Governance and risk and its implications for the Service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change
- Evidence of expert clinical practice
- Clinical reasoning skills / knowledge underpinning clinical skills specific to clinical area.
- Ability effectively manage / delegate others workload
- Excellent organisational and time
- Ability to work in unpredictable environment e,g, manage crisis and reorganise workload at short notice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Nursing / AHP degree
- NMC / HCPC Registration
- V300 Non-Medical Prescriber
- Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD
Desirable
- V300 Non-Medical Prescriber
- Experience in Urgent Care Delivery
- Accredited clinical assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience at Band 6 working in community setting / Rapid Response / Intermediate care
- Experienced in providing clinical leadership and problem solving.
- Experience of working within a team and as an autonomous practitioner
- Experience of urgent assessments and developing and delivering care plans to meet these needs
- Substantial post registration NHS experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in change management
- Evidence of involvement in policy and practice changes arising from audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical, social and psychological needs of older adults.
- Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Clinical Governance and risk and its implications for the Service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change
- Evidence of expert clinical practice
- Clinical reasoning skills / knowledge underpinning clinical skills specific to clinical area.
- Ability effectively manage / delegate others workload
- Excellent organisational and time
- Ability to work in unpredictable environment e,g, manage crisis and reorganise workload at short notice.
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).
