Job requirements
Essential
33 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Management/Clinical Leadership experience
- Experience
Experience of working with patients with acute presentations of minor illness/injuries
- Experience
Experience of successful multi agency working across Health and Social care
- Experience
Evidence of influencing, motivating, and negotiating with others to achieve change in relation to care
- Experience
Experience of initiating and implementing clinical care/protocols
- Relationships
If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
- Right to Work
Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
- Right to Work
If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
- Right to Work
Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse/AHP
- Qualifications
First level degree or equivalent
- Qualifications
Clinical Masters Degree or working towards. (Msc Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP))
- Qualifications
Evidence of a post registration/qualification in advanced practice i.e. clinical diagnostics / assessment
- Qualifications
V300 Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Skills & Knowledge
Understanding of the principles of complex patient management
- Skills & Knowledge
Awareness of complex health management
- Skills & Knowledge
Awareness of current national and local agenda in health and social care
- Skills & Knowledge
Understanding of how other agencies work (i.e. housing, social services, the independent sector etc)
- Skills & Knowledge
Evidence of being able to communicate complex information and advice on healthcare to patients/carers and colleagues
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to work under pressure and manage a diverse work load
- Skills & Knowledge
Proficient IT skills
- Skills & Knowledge
Excellent interpersonal skills; including negotiation, influencing and presentation
- Skills & Knowledge
Risk assessment and management skills
- Skills & Knowledge
Report writing skills; Ability to undertake risk reports e.g. 72-hour reviews and Root Cause Analysis reports
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to understand and analyse complex data
- Skills & Knowledge
Self-management and motivation skills
- Skills & Knowledge
Confidence to challenge traditional practice and persistence to address difficult issues
- Skills & Knowledge
Networking knowledge and understanding of local services
- Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of the NHS Long-Term Plan and how it impacts on care delivery.
- Skills & Knowledge
Able to demonstrate knowledge of the focus on a primary/community care led NHS.
- Skills & Knowledge
Awareness of factors which contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy
- Job Specific Requirements
The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- Job Specific Requirements
The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills & Knowledge
Palliative/end of life care skills
- Skills & Knowledge
Research skills
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 8a ACP to join our Warrington Urgent Community Response team.
To act as a positive role model through the provision of effective clinical leadership and demonstration of competent, accountable autonomous clinical practice.
The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to lead and support the team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of patient centred care.
The post holder will work in partnership and promote a culture of collaboration across the wider health and social health economy to optimise patient flow and facilitate the delivery of efficient, effective co-ordinated and timely high-quality care to all patients
Main duties of the job
To ensure that the highest standards of care are provided and monitored across the borough
Act as a credible role model that will involve a clinical commitment working a variety of shifts inclusive of weekends as the service requires working a minimum of 80/20 clinical/management time
To ensure professional advice is provided to all nursing, therapy, and support staff
Facilitate and support effective working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team to enhance the care and management of patients.
Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based practice e.g. recognition and management of the deteriorating patient/ sepsis management. Utilise advanced clinical skills and competency to deliver high quality and responsive patient care.
Lead on the development of clinical guidelines, policies, and clinical audit as part of the quality improvement methodology
Support staff in identifying, applying, and disseminating research findings related to specialist and fundamental nursing practice.
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) serves more than one million residents across the Halton and Warrington boroughs and the wider North West region.
Bringing together community and out-of-hospital services (formerly provided by Bridgewater Community Healthcare) with inpatient and elective care (formerly Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals) we provide services at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs and facilities.
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM).
They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation.
Our mission
We will be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision
We will be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our values
- Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone
- Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
- Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
- One team: We work well together and with our communities
Details
- Date posted: 16 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8a
- Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9835-WA26-165
- Job locations: 1 Times Square, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1NT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work in partnership and promote a culture of collaboration across the wider health and social health economy to optimise patient flow and facilitate the delivery of efficient, effective co-ordinated and timely high-quality care to all patients.
Full Job Description attached.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
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This advert is for Advanced Clinical Practitioner with North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Advanced clinical practitioner role. The advertised salary is £57528.00 to £64750.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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