Job Description

Join Our Growing Acute Medical Team at Fairfield General Hospital



Are you ready to take your career to the next level? An exciting opportunity has opened for a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or a final-year trainee ACP to become part of our expanding Acute Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team.



We're looking for a motivated, enthusiastic ACP who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. If you have an MSc in Advanced Practice and experience in Acute Medicine, Emergency Department, or urgent care settings, we want to hear from you.



Why Join Us?



Work alongside a dynamic team of ACPs and junior doctors, supported by our acute medical consultants

Enjoy a collaborative environment where independence and innovation are encouraged

Flexible working patterns with protected non-clinical time and negotiable shifts to promote a healthy work-life balance

Our unit operates 8am to midnight, 7 days a week, accepting referrals from ED, GPs, and NWAS

What We Offer:

Strong clinical support from acute physicians, our clinical lead, ACP lead, and the wider multidisciplinary team

Opportunities for professional growth and development in an expanding service

A chance to make a real impact in acute care delivery



If you're passionate about acute medicine and ready to join a forward-thinking team, apply today and help shape the future of urgent care at Fairfield General Hospital.



Shape the Future of Acute Care at Fairfield General Hospital



We're looking for a dynamic Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team and make a real difference in patient outcomes.

What You'll Do:

Take the lead in assessing, treating, and making critical decisions for patients attending our SDEC service

Play a key role in coordinating care, mentoring colleagues, and supporting education within the department

Practice autonomously and independently, delivering patient-centred, evidence-based care for individuals with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions

Your Development Matters:

You'll be supported to gain advanced procedural skills to enhance diagnosis and treatment

Work in a clinically focused role with strong backing from our acute physicians, ACP lead, and wider multidisciplinary team

What We're Looking For:

A confident clinician with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Someone who can provide expert clinical and professional support, demonstrating leadership and collaboration



If you're ready to take on a challenging, rewarding role in a forward-thinking team, apply now and help us deliver exceptional care at Fairfield General Hospital.



The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.



As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.



In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk