Trainee Advanced Practitioner
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£49,387 – £56,515 / year
Salary
Within the market range
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2234 (74% match) is an eligible occupation, and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2234 (Registered nurse practitioners) · 74% match
- Likely 2237 (Other registered nursing professionals) · 12% match
- Likely 2233 (Registered specialist nurses) · 7% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2234 Registered nurse practitioners Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2233 Registered specialist nurses Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
**Open for internal applicants only**
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic team and be part of the the Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC)Clinical Group's Urgent Response Team, Rapid Response whilst studying your fully funded apprenticeship route to gain a MSc in Advanced Practice at University. The overall training programme is 24 month long (MSc), on successful completion the post will progress to 8a grade (course commences January 2027). The programme has also been accredited by Health Education England.
We are looking to recruit a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner who has clinical experience in community/urgent care and are ready to take the next step in their clinical career.
You will work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of the Acute Medicine Consultant's, Consultant Nurse Practitioners and Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioners to enhance the patient experience through the delivery of excellent patient-focused care.
You must have proven experience in your clinical specialty and be able to demonstrate the motivation required to take on an ACP role.
The successful candidate will be paid at a Band 7. Upon completion of the MSC in Advanced Practice the successful candidate will progress to a Band 8A Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
Job description
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description 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
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication/negotiation skills
- Computer Literacy
Qualifications
Essential
- Full professional registration with NMC/HCPC
- Degree status in baseline qualification
- Substantial post registration experience
Skill
Essential
- ILS
Desirable
- ALS
- PILS/PALS
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of advanced practice roles within speciality of urgent & community care
Skills
Essential
- Current clinical skills enabling independent and autonomous working
About the employer
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Registered nurse practitioners (SOC 2234) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~91k in sample- Offer £49,387–56,515
- Middle half £37,232–52,624
- Median £44,824
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£37,232–52,624), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.