Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner Gynaecology Services

Transformationunitgm; Manchester; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner for Gynaecology Services. This role involves senior operational management, promoting quality care, and leading service improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have significant leadership experience in AHP services and expertise in gynaecology or women's health. The position offers a salary range of £64,455 to £74,896 per annum and the opportunity to join a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional patient care across diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in gynaecology/womens health is essential.
• Knowledge of NHS financial principles and AHP service budgets.
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver senior operational management including HR and budget responsibilities.
• Support service delivery, planning, and quality improvement.
• Act as a key link between frontline teams and senior leadership.

Skills

Senior leadership experience within AHP services

Workforce and service development

Partnership-building and communication

Ability to inspire, lead and influence

Commitment to quality, safety and inclusion

Education

Masters Level or equivalent experience in advanced practice

Non-medical prescribing course

Evidence of continuing professional development

Appropriate Teaching Qualification

Job description

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Oxford Road Campus Town Manchester Salary £64,455 - £74,896 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59

Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner Gynaecology Services

NHS AfC: Band 8b

Job overview

It’s an exciting time to join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) as we implement our new Clinical Group structure, which has created new opportunities within our gynaecology division C, including the introduction of a Lead ACP (Band 8b).

These new posts mark a positive step in strengthening and raising the profile of gynaecology services. They will form part of a new gynaecology leadership team, working alongside professional AHP leads and the wider Divisional AHP leadership team to ensure our services are safe, effective and compassionate care.

Main duties of the job

Deliver senior operational management, including HR and budget responsibilities

Support service delivery, workforce planning and quality improvement projects

Act as a key link between frontline teams and the senior leadership team

Promote inclusive, supportive and flexible working cultures

Help ensure services are safe, effective, responsive and patient‑centred

We are looking for inspirational leaders who can bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience within AHP services
• A proven track record of workforce and service development
• Excellent partnership‑building and communication skills
• The ability to inspire, lead and influence across multiple levels
• A strong commitment to quality, safety, staff wellbeing and inclusion

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, 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.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Masters Level or equivalent experience in advanced practice
• Non‑medical prescribing course
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Appropriate Teaching Qualification
• Experience in gynaecology/womens health

Knowledge

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Knowledge of the AHP professional development agenda in the NHS
• Evidence of implementing and managing change using service improvement methodologies to improve services or patient experience
• Understanding of the principles and practice of performance improvement and key performance indicators
• Management of staff in line with Human Resource policies and procedures
• Knowledge of NHS financial principles / process including management of AHP service budgets
• Approaches for providing effective and sustainable AHP clinical services
• Knowledge of NHS strategy / policy which impact AHP professional development & education
• Knowledge of Strategies to increase research and development in clinical practice
• Knowledge of Formal staff consultation process to support service innovation / change

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.