Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Independent Prescriber

The Cornerstone Practice (March); Toseland; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cornerstone Practice in March, Cambridgeshire, is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly multidisciplinary team. You will provide autonomous, patient-centred care across primary care, including home visits, care home ward rounds, and routine to urgent consultations.

Applicants must hold Independent Prescribing (V300), a Level 7 advanced clinical practice qualification, and substantial autonomous ANP experience with current UK NMC registration.

Qualifications

• Substantial autonomous ANP experience.
• Independent prescribing (V300) required.
• Level 7 advanced clinical practice qualification required.
• Current UK NMC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose and treat acute illness and undifferentiated symptoms.
• Undertake routine, urgent and same-day consultations including minor illness.
• Conduct home visits for housebound patients.
• Undertake 1 care home ward round per week.
• Independently prescribe medication and manage treatment plans.
• Request, interpret and act on investigations and arrange referrals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure safe care.

Skills

Independent prescribing

Autonomous practice

Advanced clinical assessment

NMC registration

Education

NMC registration

Independent Prescribing (V300)

Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practice

Tools

SystmOne

Anima

Job description

Job summary

If you love what you do, why not love where you do it?

The Cornerstone Practice in March, Cambridgeshire, is looking for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly, supportive clinical team.

We're looking for a confident, autonomous clinician who enjoys the variety of general practice - from routine and same-day appointments and minor illness consultations to home visits and a weekly care home ward round.

You’ll be working alongside our established multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our practice population of approximately 9,500 patients.

We need someone who can hit the ground running, make independent clinical decisions and confidently manage a varied workload.

Independent Prescribing (V300), a recognised Level 7 advanced practice qualification and substantial autonomous ANP experience are essential.

24-30 hours per week | Salary dependent on experience.

Main duties of the job

• Independently assess, diagnose and treat patients with acute illness and undifferentiated symptoms.
• Undertake routine, urgent and same-day appointments, including minor illness consultations.
• Conduct home visits for housebound patients requiring clinical assessment and treatment.
• Undertake 1 care home ward round per week, assessing and managing residents' clinical needs.
• Independently prescribe medication and manage treatment plans.
• Request and interpret investigations, review results and arrange appropriate referrals.
• Recognise red flags and upscale clinical concerns appropriately.
• Manage patients with complex needs and support continuity of care.
• Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne.

About us

The Cornerstone Practice is a busy GP practice based in March, Cambridgeshire, providing care to approximately 9,500 patients.

Our established multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, nurses, paramedics, healthcare assistants and administrative colleagues.

We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care and are looking for an experienced clinician who enjoys the variety of general practice and working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Closing date: 15 November 2026

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A3846-26-0013

Key responsibilities

Clinical assessment and treatment

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients with acute illness and undifferentiated symptoms.
• Undertake routine, urgent and same-day consultations.
• Manage minor illnesses and common primary care presentations.
• Obtain comprehensive clinical histories and undertake advanced physical examinations.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Independently prescribe medication within professional competence and current prescribing guidance.
• Request, interpret and act upon clinical investigations, including pathology and diagnostic tests.
• Arrange appropriate referrals to secondary care, community services and other healthcare professionals.
• Recognise red flags, clinical deterioration and potentially serious conditions, escalating appropriately.
• Provide safety-netting, follow-up advice and patient education.

Home visits and care home responsibilities

• Undertake home visits to assess and manage housebound patients.
• Conduct 1 care home ward round per week.
• Assess, diagnose and treat care home residents, including those with complex and multiple health conditions.
• Review medication and clinical management plans where appropriate.
• Liaise with care home staff, GPs, community nursing teams and other healthcare professionals.
• Arrange investigations, referrals and follow-up care as required.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure effective communication of care plans.

Long-term conditions and complex care

• Support the management of patients with multiple long-term conditions.
• Undertake medication reviews and optimise treatment within clinical competence.
• Recognise deterioration and arrange timely clinical intervention.
• Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to ensure continuity of care.

Clinical governance and professional responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using SystmOne.
• Use Anima and other practice systems as required.
• Work independently while recognising professional limitations and escalating appropriately.
• Participate in clinical meetings, audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement.
• Follow NICE guidance, safeguarding procedures, infection prevention and control requirements, and practice policies.
• Maintain professional registration, prescribing competence and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to a safe, effective and patient-centred clinical service.

Working arrangements

• Permanent, part-time position.
• 24-30 hours per week.
• Working days to be agreed.
• Salary dependent on experience.
• Based at The Cornerstone Practice, March, Cambridgeshire.
• Role includes home visits and a weekly care home ward round.
• Appointment subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Person Specification

Experience - Essential

• Substantial experience working autonomously as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Proven experience assessing, diagnosing and managing acute and undifferentiated presentations.
• Experience undertaking routine, urgent and minor illness consultations.
• Confident undertaking independent face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Experience conducting home visits and assessing patients in their own homes.
• Experience managing older patients with complex and multiple health conditions.
• Proven independent prescribing and medication management experience.
• Experience requesting, interpreting and acting upon investigations.
• Ability to recognise red flags, manage clinical risk and make safe autonomous decisions.
• Experience developing treatment plans, arranging referrals and providing appropriate follow-up.
• Ability to manage a varied clinical workload and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Experience - Desirable

• Previous experience working in general practice or primary care.
• Experience undertaking care home ward rounds.
• Experience using SystmOne.
• Experience using Anima or another digital triage system.
• Experience managing diabetes, COPD and asthma.
• Experience in frailty and complex older-person care.

Qualifications - Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Independent Prescribing qualification (V300).
• Recognised Level 7 advanced clinical practice qualification.
• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

Qualifications - Desirable

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Additional qualifications or training in urgent and same-day care.
• Relevant training in long-term condition management.

If you are an experienced ANP who enjoys the variety of general practice, we'd love to hear from you!

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Laura Richardson at [e-mail].

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.

Employer details

Employer name: The Cornerstone Practice

Address: Elwyn Road, March, Cambs, PE15 9BF, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.cornerstoneandmercheford.nhs.uk/

Contact

Practice Manager: Julia Boyd, [e-mail], 01354606300