Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Stroke Services
The closing date is 16 November 2026
Job summary
There has never been a better time to be an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), and there are exciting opportunities for you at Manchester Foundation Trust. We are committed to providing the best patient and family experience, and we are proud to nurture and support our Advanced Clinical Practitioners.

The WTWA (Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington and Altrincham) medicine care division is excited to offer a unique opportunity to recruit a dynamic experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to work as part of our friendly and talented Stroke Team.

The successful candidate will be provided with a robust induction and personal development plan to meet their professional development needs.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will strive to deliver high quality care to all patients. This role will be pivotal in providing clinical expertise in the delivery of the future models of care for greater Manchester.

ACP's will be given an educational and clinical Consultant supervisor who will provide guidance and feedback whilst developing your portfolio, working towards the 4 pillars of advanced practice, enhancing your clinical skills providing safe patient care. All ACP's at MFT are supported to participate and lead on research, service development and audit. Strong links exist with the local Higher Education Institutes this provides opportunities for our ACPs to develop their teaching and education skills as part of their role. You will have professional development time and weekly teaching which is provided by the Consultant team within WTWA. The successful candidate will be educated to master's level, including independent non-medical prescribing. Our aim is to provide a multidisciplinary approach to stroke care maintaining quality and efficiency of services, and improving care pathways, delivering a truly person-centered service.

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-WTWA-8390853-RL3
Job locations: Trafford General Hospital, Moorside Road, Manchester, M41 5SL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered professional
• BNurs or BSc (hons) in nursing skills/practise
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
• Non-medical prescriber

Desirable

• Specialty course in Stroke Care or other related subject e.g. frailty
• Teaching/assessing qualification

Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration experience
• Excellent clinical skills
• Clinical Risk Management & Governance experience
• Audit and research
• Leadership / leading a team
• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team
• Awareness of national and local targets, NSF frameworks, Policy

Desirable

• Local and national issues affecting service delivery
• Experience within the field of Stroke / Frailty
• Shows an interest in Stroke Care or Frailty as a specialty

Knowledge
Essential

• Developed knowledge of the speciality

Desirable

• National, local and organisational developments in Stroke Care and the wider NHS agenda

Skills
Essential

• Analytical and judgement skills.
• IT literate.
• Motivation, team building
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Planning and organisational ability.
• Self-reliant
• Confidence to adapt to an evolving and changing service

Desirable

• ECDL
• Change management experience
• Presentation skills

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Trafford General Hospital, Moorside Road, Manchester, M41 5SL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse, Sarah Burgess, sarah.burgess@mft.nhs.uk

Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Reference number: 349-WTWA-8390853-RL3
Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce.