Advanced Clinical Practitioner | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bolton, BL3 2RR |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Aug 2026 |
Summary
The post holder will provide advanced and expert level of practice (including non-medical prescribing)
within the adult Community Mental Health Team leading to improved patient outcomes.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will act as a professional resource for the multi-disciplinary team
(MDT) patients and carers within the scope of their practice and competence, The ACP will understand
professional accountability and legal frameworks for advanced practice and be professionally accountable
and legally responsible for all aspects of own work. The ACP will demonstrate safe practice in line with
Trust policies and procedures.
The post holder will support the clinical and operational team to deliver on service improvements in the
quality of care and safety through service development, evaluation, and audit.
They will be an integral part of the MDT supporting clinical decision making and supporting the service
pathways, developing nurse led clinics and providing brief interventions. The post holder will also support
with providing a seamless pathway into & out of the community mental health team (CMHT) once
interventions / goals have been achieved, to promote recovery and self-management, as clinically
appropriate.
The ACP will hold a case load and will lead assessment, formulation and prescribing of care planning
including discharge planning within agreed protocols and procedures.
The post holder may additionally lead on practice and service developments. The post holder is required to
demonstrate clinical and practice expertise via interventions, supervision and modelling good practice.
To support improving workforce knowledge and practice through the contribution to a CMHT education and
training programme across the community teams within Bolton
To participate in the Bronze on site / Bronze on Call rota
The core hours are Monday to Friday 9-5, although some flexibility, including weekend / BH working may be required
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Jul 2026
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