Job summary The role is both a clinical and leadership role. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care deliveredto unwell patient's during the out of hours period. They are expected to undertake comprehensive health care needs of patients through clinical assessments in conjunction with the Band 7 practitioner. Part of the role includes being triaging bleeps/calls from the ward staff and providing appropriate advice as well as coordinating the workloads of nurse practioner's and medical staff accordingly as appropriate. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies and be able to interpret information and take appropriate action and lead others to do so. They should be able to provide care, knowledge, and expertise, whilst being continually aware of the importance of empowering colleagues to ensure dissemination of knowledge and best practice. The Practitioner will communicate with clinicians as necessary as well as contributing to and support the work of colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team out of hours. The individual must be able to demonstrate the mandatory competencies of the Trust, attending all required mandatory updates. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit a Nurse Practitioner (Band 6) to our Out of Hours service located in Manchester Royal Infirmary. The team operates every night, including weekends and bank holidays, with twilight shifts starting at 4 p.m. throughout the week. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team. If you have an interest in developing your skills in this area, we would really like to hear from you. In return you will be supported by senior team members to develop and expand on the necessary knowledge and skills required to deliver excellent patient service out of hours. We will support the on-going development of your portfolio of clinical skills and competencies. You will also be provided with clinical supervision and peer support and offer regular training and education. If you are interested in developing your skills as an autonomous practitioner and would like further information or the opportunity to arrange an informal visit then please contact Matron Stephanie Gibson on 0161 276 4794, email: stephanie.gibsonmft.nhs.uk About us M MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-MRI-6827570 Job locations Out of Hours Team Manchester Royal Infirmary Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. 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, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. 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, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualification Essential Registered first Level Nurse Teaching or mentorship qualification Acute Illness Management Course or equivalent Desirable Degree Level Study Recognised Management/leadership qualification Advanced Life Support certificate Skills and Knowledge Essential Time management skills Range of advanced clinical skills appropriate to role Leadership skills Skills and knowledge acute illness management Communication and interpersonal skills Presentation skills Clinical Governance Desirable Able to implement and utilise audit to improve practice Knowledge of research & methodology and its application to practice Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience in an acute setting Supervisor\monitoring\ development of staff Wide range of clinical skills Leadership within an acute area setting Demonstrate ability to prioritize workload Desirable Evidence of management experience Appreciation of Out of Hours service Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate good communication skills Able to demonstrate that they work well within a team Able to maintain accurate patient records Basic IT skills Person Specification Qualification Essential Registered first Level Nurse Teaching or mentorship qualification Acute Illness Management Course or equivalent Desirable Degree Level Study Recognised Management/leadership qualification Advanced Life Support certificate Skills and Knowledge Essential Time management skills Range of advanced clinical skills appropriate to role Leadership skills Skills and knowledge acute illness management Communication and interpersonal skills Presentation skills Clinical Governance Desirable Able to implement and utilise audit to improve practice Knowledge of research & methodology and its application to practice Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience in an acute setting Supervisor\monitoring\ development of staff Wide range of clinical skills Leadership within an acute area setting Demonstrate ability to prioritize workload Desirable Evidence of management experience Appreciation of Out of Hours service Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate good communication skills Able to demonstrate that they work well within a team Able to maintain accurate patient records Basic IT 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 (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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Out of Hours Team Manchester Royal Infirmary Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)