Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Primary Care

Primary Care Physio; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical service provider in Cockermouth is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to manage patients with urgent clinical needs. You will work autonomously under the supervision of a Chief Medical Officer and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care. The role requires a Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice and experience in primary care settings. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience applying advanced clinical reasoning across a broad range of presentations.
• Up-to-date CPD portfolio demonstrating knowledge of Primary Care.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with urgent clinical needs.
• Work autonomously with advanced clinical skills.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute minor illnesses.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Triage and consultation

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Independent Prescribing (V300)

Job description

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Primary Care

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will manage patients presenting with same-day and urgent clinical needs. You will work autonomously within a clearly defined scope of practice using your advanced clinical reasoning, diagnostic, and prescribing skills to deliver efficient, safe, and high-quality care under the professional supervision of our Chief Medical Officer (GP), with access to peer ANP and ACP networks for case discussion, reflective practice, and supervision.

You’ll assess, diagnose, and manage undifferentiated presentations (largely acute minor illnesses), including identifying red flags and initiating appropriate treatment or referrals.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Practice

• Provide rapid access same-day and acute illness consultations (15-minute appointments).
• Assess, triage, and diagnose undifferentiated and complex presentations.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment, including history-taking, examination, and diagnostic interpretation.
• Identify red flags and elevate or refer appropriately.
• Initiate and manage treatment, including prescribing and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based care aligned with NICE and local pathways.
• Provide safe follow-up, safety-netting, and patient education.
• Support and guide clinical colleagues, including First Contact Practitioners and nursing staff.

Job summary

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will manage patients presenting with same-day and urgent clinical needs. You will work autonomously within a clearly defined scope of practice using your advanced clinical reasoning, diagnostic, and prescribing skills to deliver efficient, safe, and high-quality care under the professional supervision of our Chief Medical Officer (GP), with access to peer ANP and ACP networks for case discussion, reflective practice, and supervision.

You’ll assess, diagnose, and manage undifferentiated presentations (largely acute minor illnesses), including identifying red flags and initiating appropriate treatment or referrals.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Practice

• Provide rapid access same-day and acute illness consultations (15-minute appointments).
• Assess, triage, and diagnose undifferentiated and complex presentations.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment, including history-taking, examination, and diagnostic interpretation.
• Identify red flags and elevate or refer appropriately.

• Initiate and manage treatment, including prescribing and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based care aligned with NICE and local pathways.
• Provide safe follow-up, safety-netting, and patient education.
• Support and guide clinical colleagues, including First Contact Practitioners and nursing staff.

Evidence, Research, and Development

• Contribute to service development and quality improvement projects.
• Act as a clinical role model within the MDT, supporting professional development and reflective practice.
• Record activity and outcomes in line with reporting requirements.
• Support education and CPD supervision for multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Maintain and evidence an ongoing portfolio aligned with the HEE Four Pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Engage in continuous reflection, peer supervision, and CPD to sustain capability at an advanced level.

About us

Who We Are

Founded in August 2020, Primary Care Physio has scaled rapidly and is one of the fastest-growing clinical service providers in the UK. Underpinned by our reputation for quality and sustainable care, we have already been established as England's largest national specialist ARRS clinical service provider that is purely focused on supporting NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and their GP practices to deliver high-quality and tech-enabled NHS primary care clinical solutions.

Our services are recognised as best-in-class for our industry, recently winning the 'Best in Primary Care & Diagnostics' LaingBuisson 2023 award.

Through our talented employed team of over nearly 400 employed First Contact Practitioners, Nurses & Advanced Practitioners, who are supported by experienced and Health Education England-trained clinical supervisors, we have been commissioned by c200 NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to deliver an integrated and local managed clinical service. We now serve 1000+ GP practices and a patient population of over 9 million.

We conduct over 1 million patient consultation appointments per year.

You can find out more about our team here: https://primarycarephysio.co.uk/pages/management-team

You can read what our team have to say about us here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574534

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality, same-day patient care at the front line of primary care?

We're looking for a highly skilled Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our innovative, multidisciplinary team. Working under the professional supervision of our Chief Medical Officer (GP), you’ll be the first point of contact for adult patients presenting with acute illness or undifferentiated symptoms - helping people access timely, effective, and person-centred care within a 15‑minute appointment model.

You’ll work alongside GPs, Physiotherapists, Clinical Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, Social Prescribers, and other allied professionals to offer evidence based joined‑up care that puts patients first. Together, we’re rethinking how acute care is managed in General Practice and we want you to be part of it.

Who We Are

Founded in August 2020, Primary Care Physio has scaled rapidly and is one of the fastest-growing clinical service providers in the UK. Underpinned by our reputation for quality and sustainable care, we have already been established as England's largest national specialist ARRS clinical service provider that is purely focused on supporting NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and their GP practices to deliver high-quality and tech‑enabled NHS primary care clinical solutions.

Our services are recognised as best‑in‑class for our industry, recently winning the 'Best in Primary Care & Diagnostics' LaingBuisson 2023 award.

Through our talented employed team of over nearly 400 employed First Contact Practitioners, Nurses & Advanced Practitioners, who are supported by experienced and Health Education England‑trained clinical supervisors, we have been commissioned by c200 NHS Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to deliver an integrated and local managed clinical service. We now serve 1000+ GP practices and a patient population of over 9 million.

We conduct over 1 million patient consultation appointments per year.

You can find out more about our team here: https://primarycarephysio.co.uk/pages/management-team

You can read what our team have to say about us here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574534

Role Profile

As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will manage patients presenting with same-day and urgent clinical needs. You will work autonomously within a clearly defined scope of practice using your advanced clinical reasoning, diagnostic, and prescribing skills to deliver efficient, safe, and high-quality care under the professional supervision of our Chief Medical Officer (GP), with access to peer ANP and ACP networks for case discussion, reflective practice, and supervision.

You’ll assess, diagnose, and manage undifferentiated presentations (largely acute minor illnesses), including identifying red flags and initiating appropriate treatment or referrals.

Clinical Practice

• Provide rapid access same-day and acute illness consultations (15-minute appointments).
• Assess, triage, and diagnose undifferentiated and complex presentations.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment, including history-taking, examination, and diagnostic interpretation.
• Identify red flags and elevate or refer appropriately.
• Initiate and manage treatment, including prescribing and non‑pharmacological interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based care aligned with NICE and local pathways.
• Provide safe follow‑up, safety‑netting, and patient education.
• Support and guide clinical colleagues, including First Contact Practitioners and nursing staff.

Evidence, Research, and Development

• Contribute to service development and quality improvement projects.
• Act as a clinical role model within the MDT, supporting professional development and reflective practice.
• Record activity and outcomes in line with reporting requirements.
• Support education and CPD supervision for multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Maintain and evidence an ongoing portfolio aligned with the HEE Four Pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Engage in continuous reflection, peer supervision, and CPD to sustain capability at an advanced level.

Leadership

• Model advanced practice and professional standards consistent with CQC Mythbuster 66 expectations.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit, and clinical governance initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with PCNs and practices to develop safe same-day care pathways.
• Participate in incident reviews, learning events, and service development discussions.

Research

• Critically appraise evidence and apply it to clinical decision‑making.
• Contribute to local quality improvement and service evaluation initiatives.
• Participate in audit cycles and share findings to improve patient outcomes.

Key skills and attributes

• You thrive when working under pressure and remain calm and composed in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• You communicate clearly and effectively, building strong relationships within internal teams, PCNs, and external stakeholders – both verbally and in writing.
• You are a natural people person and team player who enjoys motivating and supporting others to deliver high‑quality outcomes on time.
• You take pride in running a tight ship, demonstrating strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proactive planning.

• You are tech‑savvy, quickly learning new systems, policies, and programmes and using data confidently to inform decision‑making and service improvements.
• You excel at problem‑solving, applying logical thinking to overcome challenges and implement effective solutions.
• You are self‑reflective and committed to continuous professional development, motivated to grow both your clinical expertise and leadership capabilities.
• You understand and adhere to legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
• You have proficiency with MS Office and other IT tools, including HR databases and digital collaboration platforms.

Experience, knowledge and qualifications

• You’ll be a registered Nurse with the NMC.
• You’ll hold a Masters degree (MSc) in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent that meets the 4‑pillar framework (clinical practice, leadership, education, research), demonstrating capability through 1 of these routes:
• Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc or Portfolio (Supported Route) with Advanced Digital Badge; or
• Currently enrolled on an accredited MSc Advanced Practice programme, with guaranteed progression; or
• Enrolled on and progressed beyond the Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) stage of the ePortfolio route with supported progression to ANP role upon completion.
• You’ll have an Independent Prescribing (V300) qualification
• You’ll be able to demonstrate proven experience of applying advanced clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills across a broad range of presentations in practice.
• You’ll have excellent communication, triage and consultation skills.
• You’ll be able to work independently while contributing to a wider MDT.
• You’ll have an up‑to‑date CPD portfolio demonstrating that you have knowledge of the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework and able to demonstrate your ability to operate at an advanced level practice.
• You’ll have experience working within or alongside a GP practice (desirable).

This role profile is not exhaustive and you may be directed to complete other tasks as required. These duties will always be reasonable and deemed within the expectations of your position.

General Terms (applicable to all Primary Care Physio posts)

• Ensure that your conduct does not fall below the standards detailed in Primary Care Physio's Code of Conduct.
• To safeguard Children and Adults and to act on any concerns to ensure that each situation is appropriately assessed and investigated.
• Adhere to all Primary Care Physio's policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300) must be active and valid
• Demonstrated competence across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice as defined by Health Education England:
• Clinical Practice
• Leadership and Management
• Education
• Research

Experience

Essential

• You will be able to demonstrate proven experience of applying advanced clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills across a broad range of presentations in practice.
• You will have excellent communication, triage and consultation skills.
• You will be able to work independently while contributing to a wider MDT.
• You will have an up‑to‑date CPD portfolio demonstrating that you have knowledge of the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework and able to demonstrate your ability to operate at advanced level practice.

Desirable

• You will have experience working within or alongside a GP practice

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Physio

Address

Cockermouth Primary Care Centre

Isel Road

Cockermouth

Cumbria

CA13 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.primarycarephysio.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)