Developmental / MIU Practitioner - St Austell Hospital

Cornwall Partnership; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS checks

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Discounts available from retailers

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in St Austell is seeking a Developmental/MIU Practitioner to join our Minor Injury Unit at St Austell Hospital. This Band 5/6 developmental post welcomes experienced practitioners and those developing urgent care skills, with autonomous practice at Band 6 level.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality urgent care to both adults and paediatric patients, working within local and national guidelines, and contributing to service development and

Qualifications

• Current professional registration – 1st Level NMC/HCPC
• Professional qualification – NURC 315 or equivalent academically recognised minor injury qualification
• Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations certificate

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients presenting to the MIU with evidence-based care.
• Assess patient needs, plan and implement treatment and management plans.
• Be professionally accountable for clinical practice and deliver safe, patient-centred care.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner services to ensure timely, compassionate care.

Education

1st Level NMC/HCPC

NURC 315 or equivalent minor injury qualification

Tools

Ionising Radiation certificate

Job description

Developmental / MIU Practitioner - St Austell Hospital

Band 5 - Band 6

Main area Minor Injuries Unit Grade Band 5 - Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 201-26-915

Site St Austell Community Hospital Town St Austell Salary £32,073 - £48,117 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Organisation

• Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
• Technology enabled care.
• Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
• Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

• A place people love to work and feel valued.
• Living our values with staff (all voices count).
• Attract, grow and develop talent.
• Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

• Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
• Joined-up community services.
• Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
• Reduce our impact on the environment.

At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Minor Injury Practitioner to join our dedicated team at St Austell Hospital Minor Injury Unit (MIU).

This is a Band 5/6 developmental post, and we welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and aspiring practitioners looking to further develop their urgent care skills.

At Band 6 level, applicants should be able to work autonomously in an advanced practice role, managing both minor injuries and minor illness presentations, including paediatric patients.

We are also keen to hear fromAspiring Practitioners with a strong urgent care background who are currently undertaking, or nearing completion of, an accredited minor injuries and illness qualification and are ready to develop towards advanced practice.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality urgent care, possess excellent clinical and communication skills, and are committed to providing outstanding patient-centred care. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and be keen to contribute to the ongoing development of our evolving MIU service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will independently assess, diagnose, treat, and safely manage patients presenting to the Minor Injury Unit, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with local and national clinical guidelines.

They will be responsible for assessing individual patient needs, planning and implementing appropriate treatment and management plans, and evaluating the effectiveness of clinical interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will be professionally accountable for their clinical practice and will take responsibility for the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care within the Unit. They will work collaboratively with colleagues and partner services to ensure patients receive timely, responsive, and compassionate care, while contributing to the continuous development and improvement of the service.

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.

Just over 532,000 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 increases the numbers of people who use our 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 – 1 st Level NMC/HCPC
• Professional qualification – NURC 315 or equivalent academically recognised minor injury qualification
• Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations certificate

Knowledge and abilities

• Must be able to demonstrate a significant interest in minor injury care
• Ability and willingness to undertake degree level education and training

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

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 David Tregonning Job title Team Lead Email address [e-mail] Additional information

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