Job summary
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner who will take a lead role in the clinical management of patients with specialist palliative care needs, in a community setting

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to take an active role in the advanced assessment, management and treatment of patients referred to the community Macmillan Service.

They will provide comprehensive specialist palliative and end of life care sensitive to the needs of the population, including advanced clinical assessments, history taking, diagnostics, treatment planning, prescribing and evaluation.

They will utilise advanced communication skills to assist patients to proactively manage and anticipate their future health needs, ensuring that advance care planning is embedded.

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
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 349-LCOD-8114657-RL4
Job locations: Longsight Health Centre, 526-528 Stockport Rd, Longsight, M13 0RR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant professional qualification
• Educated to Masters Level
• Speciality qualification
• Non Medical Prescribing

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Advanced Communication Skills Training

Training/Experience
Essential

• Minimum two years at band 7 or above practitioner level
• Completed course/module in research methods

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
• Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
• Evidence of presentations at local, regional, national level
• Palliative care experience across settings including acute, community and Hospice settings
• Demonstrates ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians
• Evidence of audit's undertaken and outcomes
• Evidence of implementation of research-based practice
• Minimum two years at band 7 or above practitioner level
• Demonstrates ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians
• Evidence of audit's undertaken and outcomes
• Evidence of implementation of research-based practice

Desirable

• Further evidence of continued leadership development e.g. RCN programme
• Evidence of participation in research projects
• Published in peer reviewed journals
• Contribution to academic programmes.

Other
Essential

• Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Good knowledge of clinical information systems e.g. HIVE, EMIS, PAS, ICE and CWS

Desirable

• Competent in databases and spreadsheets

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 (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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Longsight Health Centre, 526-528 Stockport Rd, Longsight, M13 0RR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron
Debra Nice
Debra.Nice@mft.nhs.uk
01615296670

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.