Detailed job description and main responsibilities To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT - Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one-stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are - what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You'll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access 'Inside MFT - Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the 'Supporting Documents' section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. 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, we're proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU-for 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 application-especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions-is 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 Personal Qualities Essential criteria Self motivated and innovative Assertive and Confident Empathetic and Supportive Flexible to meet the needs of 7 day, extended hours community service Access to a car for business use on a daily basis Ability to manage and diffuse stressful situations Able to deal with occasional unpleasant working conditions Enthusiastic Skills & Knowledge Essential criteria Advanced clinical skills Able to work as an autonomous practitioner. Can demonstrate experience of acute disease management and crisis care Ability to manage complexity and develop and sustain partnership working with both individuals and across organisations Ability to manage high pressured situations Able to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role Communication skills including presentation skills Leadership skills with ability to engage and deliver change through negotiation and partnership working Management skills with team building abilities IT skills Desirable criteria Evidence of recognised knowledge/skills in service improvement. Caseload management Experience Essential criteria Substantial post registration experience. Leadership experience in a a healthcare setting Proven experience of working as an independent practitioner In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, relevant to community Experience of leading, planning and completing audit/research Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff across the multidisciplinary team Desirable criteria Post Graduate Leadership Qualification Evidence of applying research in practice. Leadership Qualification Qualifications Essential criteria MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice Relevant professional health degree (nursing or AHP ( Physio or OT) Evidence of recent CPD Current registration with NMC, HPC or other statutory body Mentor Desirable criteria Communication/counselling skills training Independent nonmedical prescriber (V300) Specialist Practitioner Employer certification / accreditation badges