Minor Injuries Unit Practitioner - Liskeard Community Hospital

Cornwall Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Trembraze; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Liskeard is offering a fixed-term MIU Practitioner post (Band 6) covering maternity leave, with a 12-month term and part-time pattern. The MIU operates 8am-8pm and requires advanced practice in minor illness and paediatrics.

The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based assessment and treatment without supervision, manage care needs, and evaluate clinical interventions for patients attending the MIU.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification relevant to post.
• Current professional registration.
• Post graduate specialist training to degree level in minor illness.
• Substantial post registration practice in MIU, ED/Emergency Care or similar; education and training including mentorship.
• Ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner.
• Confident in working autonomously and delivering high quality care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective assessment and treatment of patients without supervision using evidence-based approaches.
• Responsible for the care needs, management of treatment and evaluation of clinical interventions for MIU attendees.
• Responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in the unit.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Autonomous working

Effective communication

Emergency response

Patient care

Education

Professional qualification relevant to post

Current professional registration

Post graduate specialist training (minor illness)

Post-registration practice in MIU/ED

Job description

Job summary

Liskeard Minor Injuries Unit has a rare opportunity covering maternity leave for a fixed term contract of twelve months for an MIU Practitioner, to work in a practitioner-led Minor Injuries Unit (MIU). The MIU currently operates 8am-8pm.

This is a Band 6 post and we are looking for a Practitioner who is able to work in an advanced practice role which includes minor illness and paediatrics at band 6 level.

You need to have a passion for minor injury care, good communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent care as part of the MIU team. You must be responsive to change and flexible in your approach as we are in an exciting period of development for the MIU service. A sound knowledge of professional issues will be required.

It is an expectation of the role that the post is offered on the basis of regular rotation shifts to cover evenings and weekends. We are a small team and flexibility is vital to ensure service provision.

Main duties of the job

You need to have a passion for minor injury care, good communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent care as part of the MIU team. You must be responsive to change and flexible in your approach as we are in an exciting period of development for the MIU service. A sound knowledge of professional issues will be required.

To deliver, without supervision, effective assessment and treatment of patients utilising evidence based approach. Responsible for the care needs, the management of treatment and evaluation of clinical interventions, reflecting the needs of patients attending this unit.

Responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in unit.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted: 03 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 201-26-792

Job locations: Liskeard Hospital, Clemo Road, Liskeard, PL14 3XD, United Kingdom

Job 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

Essential

• Professional qualification relevant to post
• Current professional registration
• 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; education and training including mentorship

Experience/Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
• Confident in working autonomously and delivering high quality care

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: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Liskeard Hospital, Clemo Road, Liskeard, PL14 3XD, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Sister, Liskeard Hospital Minor Injury Unit, Sara Munday, [e-mail], 01579373509

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.