Bank Minor Injures Practitioner

Cornwall Partnership; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Trust is recruiting a skilled Minor Injuries (MIU) Practitioner to join our flexible in-house team. You will assess, diagnose and manage undifferentiated minor injuries, directing care in collaboration with other clinicians.

We offer shifts covering days and weekends, with 7.5–12.5 hour blocks. Applicants from qualified nurses or paramedics with UK registration are welcome; training and CPD support are provided, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration – NMC /HCPC
• Post graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject area which must incorporate minor illness
• Substantial post registration practice in MIU, ED/Emergency Care or similar
• Experience in managing a team/service

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with undifferentiated minor injuries and illnesses such as treatment for lacerations, sprains and strains, broken bones (fractures), bites and stings, infected wounds, head injuries, eye problems such as infections or scratches, sports injuries, minor burns and scalds.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Teaching and learning

Education

NMC/HCPC registration and postgraduate training

Minor illness focused degree level training

Substantial MIU/ED post-registration practice

Experience leading a team/service

Job description

Are looking for a job that offers flexibility? Do you want to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle and current working pattern whilst delivering high standards of care?

If it’s a YES, then keep reading…….

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Minor Injuries (MIU) Practitioner to join our in-house flexi team. You will provide frontline care and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated minor injuries and ailments, working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.

Our Minor Injuries Units are located across the County of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and are waiting to welcome you into the team.

We are accepting applications from qualified clinical professionals, including nurses and paramedics.

We can offer a range of shifts covering days and weekends and standard shifts are 7.5 -12.5 hours. Shift times may be negotiable.

Main duties of the job

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with undifferentiated minor injuries and illnesses such as treatment for lacerations, sprains and strains, broken bones (fractures), bites and stings, infected wounds, head injuries, eye problems such as infections or scratches, sports injuries, minor burns and scalds.

Perform wound closure and minor joint and fracture reduction.

Radiological requests within protocols.

Educate patients and families about injury prevention and post-treatment care.

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Participate in continuous professional development and training sessions.

Working for our organisation

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Current professional registration – NMC /HCPC
• Post graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject area which must incorporate minor illness
• Substantial post registration practice in MIU, ED/Emergency Care or similar
• Experience in managing a team/service

Skills and Aptitude

• An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
• Strong commitment to teaching and learning

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Samantha Church Job title Staffing Service Manager Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Tamsin Fussell - Nurse Consultant Urgent Care / MIU Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.

07887823063 or [e-mail]

Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet the UKVI eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa. Any applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK will therefore be declined.

Please note we are not accepting any communication from Recruitment Agencies at the current time. Please refrain from sending the Trust CV’s as this does not count as an introduction.