Clinical Specialist Practitioner - Crisis Response Team

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Clinical Specialist Practitioner - Crisis Response Team

The closing date is 28 February 2026

Are you an experienced practitioner who would like to work within a community based MDT, having a passion for supporting patient care and keen to make a difference? We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Specialist Practitioner who wants to join an established admission avoidance service to support patients to stay at home where possible, reducing the need for hospital admission.

The Clinical Practitioner will work primarily in our Urgent Care Crisis Response service but will have the opportunity to support the Hospital at Home service. They will provide clinical assessments at home working closely with our ACPs, receiving referrals from community services, NWAS, 111, GPs and facilitating ED deflections with a focus on keeping patients safe at home where possible.

As a confident communicator with strong organisational skills, you will thrive in an MDT environment and will be instrumental in supporting and developing this service to ensure a high quality service for our patients. With a passion for continuous development and service improvement, you will be involved in projects and trust initiatives, receiving regular supervision, in service training and support.

Main duties of the job

Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.

Assess, plan, prioritise, implement and evaluate interventions to meet patients' needs.

Contribute to the organisation of multi disciplinary, patient centred care.

Facilitate patients, relatives and carers to take an active role in care given, providing information as appropriate to remain safe at home.

Using your experience and knowledge, you will support other team members to ensure we deliver a high quality service for our patients, providing education and support as needed.

You will also have the opportunity to work across hospital and community services whilst developing key links within primary care and the wider networks within acute and community.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of the 30,000 plus strong team delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, MFT's Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. We are forward thinking, committed to clinical excellence, and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.

Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working-empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Person Specification Qualifications

• NMC / HCPC Registration
• V300 Non Medical Prescriber
• Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD
• Experience in Urgent Care Delivery
• Accredited clinical assessment skills

Experience

• Broad experience at Band 6 working in community setting / Rapid Response / Intermediate care
• Experienced in providing clinical leadership and problem solving.
• Experience of working within a team and as an autonomous practitioner.
• Experience of urgent assessments and developing and delivering care plans to meet these needs.
• Substantial post registration NHS experience.
• Evidence of involvement in change management.
• Evidence of involvement in policy and practice changes arising from audit.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical, social and psychological needs of older adults.
• Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Clinical Governance and risk and its implications for the Service.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change.
• Evidence of expert clinical practice.
• Clinical reasoning skills / knowledge underpinning clinical skills specific to clinical area.
• Ability to effectively manage / delegate others' workload.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work in unpredictable environment e.g., manage crisis and reorganise workload at short notice.

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata