Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our dynamic Acute Frailty Unit (AFU) team. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician committed to advancing their scope of practice while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to older adults with complex needs.
As a trainee ACP, you will work under supervision while developing advanced clinical knowledge, decision-making skills, and leadership capabilities. You will be supported through a structured training pathway, including Master's level academic study and supervised clinical practice.
The Acute Frailty Unit provides rapid, multidisciplinary assessment and intervention for older patients presenting with acute illness, with the aim of early stabilization, treatment, and either discharge or appropriate ongoing care planning. Your role will be integral to the timely delivery of care, contributing to the prevention of hospital-associated deconditioning and improving patient outcomes
Main duties of the job
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Perform comprehensive geriatric assessments under supervision.
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Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
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Support early decision-making and appropriate patient streaming.
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Administer and review treatments, diagnostics, and interventions within scope of practice.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
- Engage in continuous learning and development, progressing toward ACP competencies across the four pillars: Clinical Practice, Leadership, Education, and Research.
Ideal Candidate:
- Registered healthcare professional (e.g., RN, AHP, Paramedic) with relevant experience in acute or frailty care.
- Demonstrates a passion for working with older adults and a commitment to holistic, person-centred care.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to undertake ACP training and develop across all professional domains.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Mentor / supervisor.
Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
Receive referrals via a variety of sources, including direct patient referral. Work within agreed protocols and working practices.
Participate in ward rounds, patient reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Under direct supervision undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/ advice as per speciality and scope of practice, until appropriate level of competency achieved using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines. This service may be provided within an acute secondary healthcare facility or in primary, community or home care settings.
Following completion of appropriate underpinning theoretical content and completion of competency assessment (within scope of practice) request and / or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care.
Undertake and complete Non-Medical Prescribing role. When required training completed advice on medicine management issues associated with the patient specialty group. Work within Trust policy for Medicines Management.
Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the basis of patient assessment.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Mentor / supervisor.
Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
Receive referrals via a variety of sources, including direct patient referral. Work within agreed protocols and working practices.
Participate in ward rounds, patient reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Under direct supervision undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/ advice as per speciality and scope of practice, until appropriate level of competency achieved using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines. This service may be provided within an acute secondary healthcare facility or in primary, community or home care settings.
Following completion of appropriate underpinning theoretical content and completion of competency assessment (within scope of practice) request and / or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care.
Undertake and complete Non-Medical Prescribing role. When required training completed advice on medicine management issues associated with the patient specialty group. Work within Trust policy for Medicines Management.
Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the basis of patient assessment.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience at a senior level (band 6 or above)
Desirable
- 5 years post qualification experiance
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration - e.g. NMC, HCPC
Desirable
- Teaching or relevant experience
- Evidence of previous level seven study
Knowledge
Essential
- Advance clinical decision making skills
Desirable
- Evidence of the dissemination of knowledge across healthcare settings
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Previous leadership experience
Desirable
- Contributions to audit and or research
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience at a senior level (band 6 or above)
Desirable
- 5 years post qualification experiance
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration - e.g. NMC, HCPC
Desirable
- Teaching or relevant experience
- Evidence of previous level seven study
Knowledge
Essential
- Advance clinical decision making skills
Desirable
- Evidence of the dissemination of knowledge across healthcare settings
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills
- Previous leadership experience
Desirable
- Contributions to audit and or research
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).
