# Advanced Clinical Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-clinical-practitioner/777b97af-80e4-42e1-a614-cbc73a6dddbd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-clinical-practitioner/777b97af-80e4-42e1-a614-cbc73a6dddbd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Tameside General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Advanced clinical practitioner, Registered nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, Allied health professionals - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (this will be working over 7 days 4 days per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-22T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-08T13:16:01.080Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/AshtonUnderLyne/Tameside_Glossop_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Intermediate_Care/Intermediate_Care-v8353424 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8353424?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Hospital-Based Community Role) NMC and AHP registered professionals are encouraged to apply. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Intermediate Tier Services, rated Outstanding by the CQC, for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the multidisciplinary team at the Stamford Unit. The Stamford Unit is a 96-bed Intermediate Care facility providing rehabilitation, reablement, complex discharge support, step-up admissions and end-of-life care. Working alongside GPs, Therapists, Nurses and Social Workers, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients with complex health needs. This hospital-based community role combines autonomous clinical practice with multidisciplinary working. You will undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis and management, lead care planning and support interventions that promote recovery, independence and safe discharge. Working at the interface of hospital and community care, you will contribute to innovative models that support admission avoidance, timely discharge and care closer to home. We are seeking an experienced and motivated clinician with a passion for improving outcomes for older people. In return, you will join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development, quality improvement and clinical leadership. ### Main duties of the job - Work across the four pillars of advanced practice, demonstrating expert clinical judgement, autonomous decision-making and leadership in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with complex health needs. - Provide advanced clinical care for patients requiring rehabilitation, reablement, complex discharge planning, end-of-life care and ongoing medical management. - Undertake comprehensive assessments, develop management plans, request and interpret investigations, prescribe where qualified and coordinate care to optimise patient outcomes. - Work collaboratively with GPs, Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers and specialist teams to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. - Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions, treatment escalation planning and discharge decision-making. - Support service development through quality improvement, audit, evidence-based practice, education and mentorship. - Contribute to pathway development and promote a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence. - Act as an advocate for integrated working across primary, community and secondary care services to improve patient experience and outcomes. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The job description provides a comprehensive overview of the key duties and responsibilities associated with this role, while the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. The document is available to download from this page. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant post-registration clinical experience - Experience working autonomously at advanced practice level - Experience assessing and managing patients with complex needs - Experience working within multidisciplinary teams - Experience leading patient management and care planning **Desirable** - Experience within Intermediate Care - Experience of elderly services - Experience of discharge-to-assess pathways - Experience of quality improvement and service development - Experience supervising ACP trainees or clinical staff ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist or equivalent AHP registration - MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent - Independent Non-Medical Prescriber - Full professional registration with NMC or HCPC - Evidence of ongoing CPD **Desirable** - Additional qualification in frailty, gerontology, palliative care or rehabilitation - Clinical supervision or mentorship qualification ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Compassionate and patient focused - Demonstrates integrity and professionalism - Flexible and adaptable in approach - Commitment to high-quality care and service improvement - Ability to work effectively under pressure - Positive and collaborative team member - Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion - Enthusiastic about developing innovative community-based models of care ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills - Ability to manage complex and undifferentiated presentations - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Knowledge of clinical governance and patient safety - Ability to interpret diagnostic investigations - Strong organisational and decision-making skills **Desirable** - Knowledge of rehabilitation and reablement models - Knowledge of community and integrated care pathways - Experience of leadership within healthcare services ## Documents - [candidate pack (pdf, 917.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10679112) - [hospital site map (jpg, 160.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2829) - [hospital floor plan (pdf, 50.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1204) - [advanced clinical practitioner - stamford unit (pdf, 584.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10679111) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.