Job summary

Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner with an interest in orthopaedics looking for a change of career direction? The Surgery and CancerDivision at MidCheshireHospitals NHSFoundationTrustare looking to recruit a qualified ACP to join an establishedOrthopaedicACPTeam. This team forms an integral part of the orthopaedic workforce focusing on different elements of the management of orthopaedic patients including trauma, elective activity, on call and ward based duties.

This is an ideal opportunity for an established Orthopaedic ACPwho wishes to further develop their knowledge and skillset within a supportive clinical environment.There is commitment and drive from the clinical and divisional management teams to provide and enhance these roles in practice. The successful candidate will have opportunity to gain skills and experience in advanced practice to support their development.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual who is able to act autonomously and has a passion for delivering excellent quality care. You will have a strong belief in influencing the quality agenda and support the development and succession planning of your nursing and medical colleagues. There is along-termcommitment from the Trust to develop a team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners to support emphasis on quality and safety in practice, as well as recognising the role of audit and training in developing staff across disciplines.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. An ACP is an experienced practitioner with decision making autonomy, responsibility and accountability. They will demonstrate a high degree of clinical autonomy and complex clinical decision making within their specialist field, utilising evidence-based practice. ACPs will contribute to the leadership, development and supervision of others. The post holder is expected to take responsibility, provide care and make clinical decisions in accordance with agreed clinical pathways of care and proficiency of their own skill and speciality set.

The post holder will hold a master's qualification and evidence of working at an advanced level. You will have completed speciality specific competencies for the role.

The post holder must be able to work independently within the four pillars of advanced practice which include clinical practice, management and leadership, education and research.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-S&C-8399809

Job locations

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 3YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Works as an autonomous practitioner taking responsibility for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting within their care.Evaluate response to treatments and initiate changes as required within scope of competence. Work within own competence and confidence to ensure safe practice for patients and where unsure seeking out senior colleagues or medical team for support. Communicate effectively with patients, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to make positive changes. Communicate highly complex information to the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Work collaboratively with other professionals and refer to appropriate clinicians to ensure the needs of patients and services are met. Request and perform diagnostic procedures and support staff with patients who are unable to obtain these procedures. Request diagnostic interventions, including pathology and radiological tests within own speciality skill set whilst working within own remit of competency. Admit and discharge patients within own competence and utilising pathways, policies, and guidelines. Review of the deteriorating patient and initiation of management plans and escalation to medical team or senior colleagues where appropriate. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, their families and other relevant agencies and professionals across health, education and social services. Promote clinical excellence and evidence-based approach to care by complying with the agreed policies and procedures. Provide support and advice to other specialities to ensure the correct patient pathway. Take an active role in health promotion of individuals through appropriate support and education. Analyse and act on information to proactively manage and maintain NHS standards and targets. Maintain accurate patient records on trust documentation ensuring professional confidentiality is always maintained. Provide expert clinical knowledge to clinical staff, patients, carers, relatives and when applicable community and policy-making organisations/groups.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Act as a professional role model by demonstrating effective leadership and expertise by maintaining credibility across the trust, the wider health care community and external agencies, ensuring a positive image of the trust is maintained. Pro-actively initiate and develop effective relationships, fostering clarity of roles within teams to encourage productive working. Act as a clinical role model/advocate for developing and delivering care that is responsive to changing requirements. Involved within recruitment, selection, induction and orientation of Trainee ACPs. Undertake trainee ACP appraisals and clinical supervision (3 years post qualification) and ensure time allocated within job plan to facilitate. Lead new practice and service redesign solutions in response to feedback, evaluation and need. Continually develop practice in response to changing population. Participate in sharing experience and knowledge to pre and post registered staff to contribute to the development of future advanced practitioners. Work with division and corporate nursing team to respond and feedback on complaints/reports where required and ensure lessons are learnt to enhance and change practice where required.

EDUCATION

Identify and take responsibility for individual learning and development to ensure ongoing professional development and advancement of the ACP role. Ensuring it reflects the breadth of ongoing development across the four pillars of advanced clinical practise. Completion of speciality specific competencies. Support trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners within their role and share skills, knowledge and experience in order to contribute to the development of future ACPs. Actively maintain a personal portfolio of learning to ensure compliancy with speciality specific competencies and evidence of working at an advanced level. Disseminate learning and information gathered to share good practice and inform relevant staff that provide the service about current and future developments. Act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others. Ensure own compliance with regards to Trust mandatory training.

RESEARCH

Engage in research activity, adhering to good practice research guidance, so that evidence-based strategies are developed and applied to enhance quality, safety, productivity and value for money. Evaluate and audit own and others clinical practice. Develop and implement robust governance systems and systematic documentation processes. Participate in professional and policy-making activities that contribute to the development of the practitioner role. Liaise with other ACPs across the trust to achieve a corporate viewpoint on key professional issues. Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines related to area of practice.

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Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL PRACTICE Works as an autonomous practitioner taking responsibility for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting within their care.Evaluate response to treatments and initiate changes as required within scope of competence. Work within own competence and confidence to ensure safe practice for patients and where unsure seeking out senior colleagues or medical team for support. Communicate effectively with patients, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to make positive changes. Communicate highly complex information to the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Work collaboratively with other professionals and refer to appropriate clinicians to ensure the needs of patients and services are met. Request and perform diagnostic procedures and support staff with patients who are unable to obtain these procedures. Request diagnostic interventions, including pathology and radiological tests within own speciality skill set whilst working within own remit of competency. Admit and discharge patients within own competence and utilising pathways, policies, and guidelines. Review of the deteriorating patient and initiation of management plans and escalation to medical team or senior colleagues where appropriate. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, their families and other relevant agencies and professionals across health, education and social services. Promote clinical excellence and evidence-based approach to care by complying with the agreed policies and procedures. Provide support and advice to other specialities to ensure the correct patient pathway. Take an active role in health promotion of individuals through appropriate support and education. Analyse and act on information to proactively manage and maintain NHS standards and targets. Maintain accurate patient records on trust documentation ensuring professional confidentiality is always maintained. Provide expert clinical knowledge to clinical staff, patients, carers, relatives and when applicable community and policy-making organisations/groups. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Act as a professional role model by demonstrating effective leadership and expertise by maintaining credibility across the trust, the wider health care community and external agencies, ensuring a positive image of the trust is maintained. Pro-actively initiate and develop effective relationships, fostering clarity of roles within teams to encourage productive working. Act as a clinical role model/advocate for developing and delivering care that is responsive to changing requirements. Involved within recruitment, selection, induction and orientation of Trainee ACPs. Undertake trainee ACP appraisals and clinical supervision (3 years post qualification) and ensure time allocated within job plan to facilitate. Lead new practice and service redesign solutions in response to feedback, evaluation and need. Continually develop practice in response to changing population. Participate in sharing experience and knowledge to pre and post registered staff to contribute to the development of future advanced practitioners. Work with division and corporate nursing team to respond and feedback on complaints/reports where required and ensure lessons are learnt to enhance and change practice where required. EDUCATION Identify and take responsibility for individual learning and development to ensure ongoing professional development and advancement of the ACP role. Ensuring it reflects the breadth of ongoing development across the four pillars of advanced clinical practise. Completion of speciality specific competencies. Support trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners within their role and share skills, knowledge and experience in order to contribute to the development of future ACPs. Actively maintain a personal portfolio of learning to ensure compliancy with speciality specific competencies and evidence of working at an advanced level. Disseminate learning and information gathered to share good practice and inform relevant staff that provide the service about current and future developments. Act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others. Ensure own compliance with regards to Trust mandatory training. RESEARCH Engage in research activity, adhering to good practice research guidance, so that evidence-based strategies are developed and applied to enhance quality, safety, productivity and value for money. Evaluate and audit own and others clinical practice. Develop and implement robust governance systems and systematic documentation processes. Participate in professional and policy-making activities that contribute to the development of the practitioner role. Liaise with other ACPs across the trust to achieve a corporate viewpoint on key professional issues. Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines related to area of practice. See Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Advanced Practice, Speciality Specific Competencies Completed, V300 Prescribing Qualification

Desirable

• Leadership/Management Experience qualification, Post registration qualification/evidence of study in speciality or related field, Teaching qualification/Module,ALS, IRMER Trained

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience at a senior level, Experience in leadership role

Desirable

• Published clinical articles in relevent field, Involvement in audit and research activity, Formal Teaching

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Effective Communication skills, Complex and Specialised clinical skills, demonstrates clinical expertise, ability to make complex decisions, ability to work independently or as part of a team, Broad range of clinical experience, role model

Desirable

• Service Development and production of policies and procedures, Change management

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MSc Advanced Practice, Speciality Specific Competencies Completed, V300 Prescribing Qualification Desirable Leadership/Management Experience qualification, Post registration qualification/evidence of study in speciality or related field, Teaching qualification/Module,ALS, IRMER Trained Experience Essential Significant post registration experience at a senior level, Experience in leadership role Desirable Published clinical articles in relevent field, Involvement in audit and research activity, Formal Teaching Skills and Knowledge Essential Effective Communication skills, Complex and Specialised clinical skills, demonstrates clinical expertise, ability to make complex decisions, ability to work independently or as part of a team, Broad range of clinical experience, role model Desirable Service Development and production of policies and procedures, Change management

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).

Additional information 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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 3YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 3YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The post holder will provide a comprehensive, quality, confidential administration service to the Divisions and their team in support of the Support Manager/Service Manager. A key requirement of the post is to proactively manage clinic bookings and appointments, including making recommendations and implementing any authorised changes to clinic templates to ensure best use of capacity and compliance with national targets. The Clinic/Data Coordinator will be expected to organise their workload and co-ordinate their activities in conjunction with, and supervised by, the Support Manager to ensure that an efficient service is provided. It is essential that the post holder is able to exercise initiative suitable to the role, and is fully supportive to other colleagues in the administrative team.

Previous experience within a similar role within the Trust and knowledge of Outpatient processes would be particularly advantageous, although full in-depth training will be provided as part of our local induction programme.

Main duties of the job

• Referral management - use of PCS & the NHS e-Referral system
• Scheduling of outpatient appointments
• Management of waiting lists
• Monitoring the Telephone Reminder Service (TRS)
• Managing Referral to Treatment (RTT) patient pathways in line with Trust targets
• Monitor New and Follow up appointments
• Monitoring Nurse/Inpatient referrals
• Amending clinic templates
• Reviewing clinic slot utilisation
• Amending clinical activity in line with Rota
• Handling internal/external appointment enquiries

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job summary

Staffing Bank Coordinator

Temporary Staffing Team Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Office/Hybrid Working Available

Are you a highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we would love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and supportive Temporary Staffing Team as a Staffing Bank Coordinator. This is a varied and rewarding role that plays a vital part in ensuring safe staffing levels across the Trust by supporting our bank workforce and working closely with departments to meet their staffing requirements.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As a Staffing Bank Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the Trust's temporary workforce, ensuring a professional and efficient service is provided to staff and managers alike.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the onboarding process for new Bank staff.
• Managing agency and bank bookings to meet service demands.
• Liaising with clinical and non-clinical departments regarding staffing requirements.
• Supporting audit processes and complaint monitoring activities.
• Collecting, maintaining and reporting workforce data.
• Producing regular reports and management information.
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively within the Temporary Staffing Team to deliver a responsive and efficient service.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working in a customer service or administrative environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Experience handling enquiries, concerns or complaints in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when managing data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Teams and Excel.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience within temporary staffing, recruitment, workforce planning or an NHS setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job summary

JOB PURPOSE

The post holder will provide a comprehensive, quality, and confidential secretarial/administrative service to the Consultant team/clinical professional team in the absence of the PA.

The Assistant PA will be expected to organise their workload and co-ordinate their activities in conjunction with, and supervised by, the PA/ Urology Service Managers to ensure that an efficient service is provided.

The post holder will be capable of the full administrative function within the team, and be able to step-in to fill gaps, to ensure continuity of services. It is essential that the post holder is able to exercise initiative suitable to the role and is fully supportive to other colleagues in the administrative team.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide a comprehensive secretarial/administrative service, organising and making arrangements, typing and distribution of documents and reports, recording information and filing, ensuring that all information and documentation is produced to expected standards of performance, and according to agreed timescales,

2. Assist with managing diary commitments by liaising with others, internally and externally, ensuring that all the required preparation is accurate and available, and that all Consultants/clinical professional teams/others are briefed on any difficulties, problems or issues,

3. Maintain constructive relationships with others, within and across Divisions and externally to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services to patients,

4. Be fully conversant with all required electronic systems for correspondence, including specialist computer systems associated with the management of patients and/or health information, and being able to obtain information using the Internet,

5. Provide information to patients/relatives and carers where appropriate, including agreed information on waiting lists, tests, and referrals, according to agreed guidelines, and in the absence of the PA,

6. Assist with the production of documentation, handbooks, and any relevant information packs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness of information.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff.

An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.