Minor Injuries Practitioner - Flexible NHS Frontline Care

The Methodist Church in Britain; Dundee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift times

Job summary

The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified clinician to staff Minor Injuries Units across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. You will perform frontline assessment and treatment of undifferentiated injuries, including wound closure and minor fracture reduction, and request radiology as needed.

You will educate patients and families on injury prevention and aftercare, work with other professionals for comprehensive care, and maintain accurate records while engaging in CPD

Qualifications

• Postgraduate specialist training to degree level that includes minor illness.
• Current NMC or HCPC professional registration.
• Substantial post-registration practice in MIU/ED or emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat undifferentiated minor injuries and illnesses.
• Perform wound closure and minor joint and fracture reduction.
• Request radiology within protocols.
• Educate patients and families on injury prevention and aftercare.
• Work with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date patient records.
• Take part in continuing professional development and training sessions.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Teaching and learning

Education

Postgraduate specialist training to degree level including minor illness

Job description

The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified clinician to staff Minor Injuries Units across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. You will perform frontline assessment and treatment of undifferentiated injuries, including wound closure and minor fracture reduction, and request radiology as needed.

You will educate patients and families on injury prevention and aftercare, work with other professionals for comprehensive care, and maintain accurate records while engaging in CPD