Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The closing date is 16 April 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to come and join our Head and neck (ENT) ACP team. MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice is essential.This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse or allied health professional to join our ENT Team at Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital as an Advanced Clinical practitioner (ACP). We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced, highly motivated and dynamic ACP with a passion for ENT to join our team of 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 Sadie Khwaja, ENT Consultant sadie. khwaja@mft.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

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 ENT
  • 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

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.

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-MRI-7915562C-RL4

Job locations

Manchester Royal infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed for this role,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to exploreInside MFT Your Candidate Place.This welcomingonestophub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.Youllalso find practical hints and tips forsubmittinga great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on therelevantPDF document under the Supporting Documents sectionand once opened, you canwhereeither scanQR code orclick onthe link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves,ouradvertsmay close early if we receivea high levelof interest.Early applications are thereforeencouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany 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 anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust,wereproud 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 processremainsequitableand 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed for this role,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to exploreInside MFT Your Candidate Place.This welcomingonestophub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.Youllalso find practical hints and tips forsubmittinga great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on therelevantPDF document under the Supporting Documents sectionand once opened, you canwhereeither scanQR code orclick onthe link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves,ouradvertsmay close early if we receivea high levelof interest.Early applications are thereforeencouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany 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 anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust,wereproud 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 processremainsequitableand 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant professional qualification
  • Educated to Masters Level in Advanced Practice
  • Willingness to undertake Non-medical Prescribing
  • Speciality Qualification

Desirable

  • Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
  • Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
  • Comprehensive or relevant post qualifying experience

Desirable

  • Experience in ENT
  • Further evidence of education relating to leadership skills development

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrate Knowledge to make competent complex decisions
  • Evidence of excellent record keeping
  • Be able to perform assessments/diagnose and develop management plans for defined patient group
  • Maintain development of clinical leadership knowledge and skills
  • Good working knowledge of clinical information systems
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant professional qualification
  • Educated to Masters Level in Advanced Practice
  • Willingness to undertake Non-medical Prescribing
  • Speciality Qualification

Desirable

  • Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
  • Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
  • Comprehensive or relevant post qualifying experience

Desirable

  • Experience in ENT
  • Further evidence of education relating to leadership skills development

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrate Knowledge to make competent complex decisions
  • Evidence of excellent record keeping
  • Be able to perform assessments/diagnose and develop management plans for defined patient group
  • Maintain development of clinical leadership knowledge and skills
  • Good working knowledge of clinical information systems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ENT Consultant

Sadie Khwaja

sadie.khwaja@mft.nhs.uk

07866247149

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-MRI-7915562C-RL4

Job locations

Manchester Royal infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL


Supporting documents

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