We are looking for a trainee advanced clinical practitioners to join the Gastroenterology and Hepatology service based at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join us and to deliver high quality care across an ever developing specialist service. We will support you to excel in your autonomous practice within our dynamic fast paced teaching environment. With the support of our consultant and ACP team you will be expected to develop a full portfolio in line with the HEE credentials, whilst attaining a full MSc in advanced clinical practice. Working as part of the clinical team you will be trained to see the full range of Gastroenterology and Hepatology conditions within a consultant lead service. We are confident that we can help you to achieve your potential as a clinician within our service. This post will develop to a Band 8a upon completion of a Masters pathway in Advanced Clinical Practice, and completion of an Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. The post holder will also be required to undergo a wide range of core clinical competencies and case presentations within the area of practice. The Trainee will need to demonstrate completion of all clinical and academic practice before progression to Band 8a isachieved within a set timeframe. The successful applicant will ideally have experience of working within an acute and/or surgical setting. Ideally candidates would have some Gastroenterology/ Hepatology knowledge/experience. They will need to show a willingness and aptitude to learn and develop. They will need to be self-motivated with a desire to improve patient care through application of advanced clinical skills and knowledge, as well as leadership, education and research skills and in line with national standards. Please see the attached job description for full details Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients. Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice. The Acute Adult Care Division is one of four Clinical Divisions in the Trust that includes gastroenterology wards and is committed to providing excellent clinical performance and patient care. The post holder will be practising under supervision as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (TACP) within the Gastroenterology and Hepatology service in order to provide patient-centred quality care. The role will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice. The post holder will (under supervision of a senior clinician), assist in the safe assessment, treatment, referral and discharge of patients within Gastroenterology and Hepatology. This role will require the completion of a MSc in Advanced clinical practice, Therefore the ability to undertake 2 years of level 7 study is essential. This advert closes on Monday 2 Jun 2025. Location : Bolton, BL4 0JR