Trainee ACP
The closing date is 02 September 2025
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Trainee ACP within the Ophthalmology Speciality in the Eye Care Centre at Mid Cheshire Hospital & VIN Surgical Centre Northwich.
The post holder will work as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), whilst undertaking a 3-year Apprenticeship Master's programme in Advanced Clinical Practice. University is anticipated to commence in December 2025. Alongside the master's programme you will practice clinically with supervisors and the multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will utilise advanced clinical skills and higher level, autonomous decision-making skills in the assessment and/or diagnosis and/or management of patients within the speciality.
Evidence of experience within the Ophthalmology Speciality is essential and the applicant must demonstrate evidence of degree level study.
Main duties of the job
The role will encompass all aspects within the Ophthalmology Speciality and you will be supported to become an independent practitioner within the fields of Medical Retina, AMD, Diabetic, Glaucoma, Casualty and Intravitreal injections.
The post holder will develop to work within the four pillars of advanced practice which include clinical practice, management and leadership, education and research.
Please see attached Job Description for full detail of position
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Details
Date posted
19 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year .
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
412-S&C-7310034
Job locations
Mid Cheshire Hospital - Leighton
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mid Cheshire Hospital - Leighton
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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