Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Manchester

Band 7 or Band 8a (dependent on experience). Site: North East CMHT, Town Manchester. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available). Salary: £49,387 – £64,750 per annum (pro‑rate). Closing date: 15/07/2026 08:00. Interview date: 21/07/2026.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner. The successful applicant will be a Registered Allied Health Professional or Nurse with considerable clinical experience, and will act as an active senior leader in North Manchester, providing leadership and guidance to the wider team. The role involves clinical interventions, clinical oversight, supervision, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. A thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights Act is essential, as these provide the framework for all care decisions.

Main duties:

• Practice at an advanced clinical level and exercise high levels of judgement, discretion and decision‑making in clinical care.
• Provide clinical leadership, expert practice, advanced knowledge and strategic direction for adult acute mental health.
• Lead clinical governance and management ensuring safe, quality and effective care.
• Improve workforce knowledge and practice through inpatient education and training.
• Lead service development, evaluation and audit to improve care quality and safety.

Benefits:

• Pay enhancements: 30% additional for evenings (8 pm onwards) and Saturdays; 60% additional for Sundays and bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Extensive benefits package (details available on request).

Qualifications and experience:

• Extensive experience in clinical roles within mental health, including inpatient services.
• Experience in project management, change management and quality improvement.
• Non‑medical prescriber status.
• Teaching qualification and clinical supervision/mentorship training.
• Ability to lead audits, root‑cause analysis, complaints and HR investigations.

Knowledge and skills:

• Extensive knowledge of psychological, social and biological factors and ability to formulate comprehensive bio‑psycho‑social and risk management plans.
• Facilitation of life‑long learning culture and participation in clinical supervision processes.

Working for Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust: Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust employs over 7000 staff across more than 120 locations, providing inpatient and community‑based mental health care throughout the North West of England. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. We work to ensure our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve and remove barriers for candidates from under‑represented groups, including BAME, disabled and LGBT+ communities.

Important information: All positions are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. Where relevant, a DBS Update Service subscription will be required (£16 per year). The Trust is an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa; eligibility is role‑dependent. Application instructions regarding AI use apply, and the use of a sponsor may impact the offer.

Contact: For further information or to discuss your application, please contact the Recruitment Team.