About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join Fenland Primary Care Network (PCN) delivering a dedicated home visiting service for housebound patients and care home residents.
The role focuses on providing autonomous, high-quality care including holistic enhanced assessments, management of acute and long-term conditions, medication reviews, prescribing, and palliative care.
Main duties of the job
Home VisitingProvide planned, routine, and urgent home visitsAssess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditionsRespond to same-day clinical need and prevent hospital admissionsDeliver ongoing monitoring and continuity of careHolistic Enhanced ReviewsUndertake comprehensive, patient-centred assessments including:Physical healthMental health and cognitionFunctional statusSocial and environmental factorsDevelop personalised care plansIdentify and manage clinical risk and deteriorationFrailty & Complex CareManage patients with frailty and multiple long-term conditionsProvide proactive care for high-risk patientsOptimise long-term condition management in the communityMedication Reviews & PrescribingUndertake structured medication reviews, particularly in:PolypharmacyHousebound patientsCare home residentsPrescribe independently (V300) within scopeWork with PCN pharmacy team to optimise medicines useCare Home SupportProvide cover for care homesUndertake resident reviews and acute care assessmentParticipate in MDT and care home ward roundsPalliative & End-of-Life CareDeliver high-quality end-of-life careSupport symptom control and patient comfortContribute to advance care planning and DNACPR decisionsLiaise with specialist and community teamsMultidisciplinary WorkingWork collaboratively with PCN MDT:GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social prescribersParticipate in MDT meetings and care planningContribute to PCN DES priorities and ARRS role expectations
About us
Fenland Primary Care Network (PCN) is a collaborative network of four GP practices, comprising three practices in March and one in Ramsey.
Mercheford House, The Riverside Practice, Cornerstone Practice and Ramsey Health Centre
The PCN works together to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse population, including a significant number of housebound patients, care home residents, and individuals with frailty and complex long-term conditions.
Job description Job responsibilities
The ANP will deliver a dedicated home visiting service across the PCN, working autonomously within advanced clinical practice scope.
The role involves managing a caseload of housebound and care home patients, providing both planned and urgent care, and delivering holistic enhanced reviews, medication optimisation, and end-of-life care.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesHome VisitingProvide planned, routine, and urgent home visitsAssess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditionsRespond to same-day clinical need and prevent hospital admissionsDeliver ongoing monitoring and continuity of careHolistic Enhanced ReviewsUndertake comprehensive, patient-centred assessments including:Physical healthMental health and cognitionFunctional statusSocial and environmental factorsDevelop personalised care plansIdentify and manage clinical risk and deteriorationFrailty & Complex CareManage patients with frailty and multiple long-term conditionsProvide proactive care for high-risk patientsOptimise long-term condition management in the communityMedication Reviews & PrescribingUndertake structured medication reviews, particularly in:PolypharmacyHousebound patientsCare home residentsPrescribe independently (V300) within scopeWork with PCN pharmacy team to optimise medicines useCare Home SupportProvide regular clinical input to care homesUndertake resident reviews and acute care assessmentParticipate in MDT and care home ward roundsPalliative & End-of-Life CareDeliver high-quality end-of-life careSupport symptom control and patient comfortContribute to advance care planning and DNACPR decisionsLiaise with specialist and community teamsMultidisciplinary WorkingWork collaboratively with PCN MDT:GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social prescribersParticipate in MDT meetings and care planningContribute to PCN DES priorities and ARRS role expectations
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Primary care, community, or home visiting experience Management of frailty and complex long-term conditions Medication reviews and prescribing Palliative and end-of-life care
Desirable
Experience working within a PCN Experience supporting care homes Interest in proactive and preventative care
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (NMC) MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) Independent Prescriber (V300)
Essential Skills Essential
Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills Autonomous working within scope of practice Clinical decision-making and risk management Holistic and patient-centred approach Excellent communication and MDT working
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 Fenland PCN Ltd
Address Fenland PCN
28 Elwyn Road
March
Cambridgeshire
PE15 9BY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fenlandpcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)