Minor Injury Practitioner

Antistatique; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Minor Injury Practitioner for their units in Blandford, England. The role involves working autonomously to assess and treat patients, providing high-quality care alongside a friendly team. Applicants must be a registered nurse with substantial experience and a passion for minor injuries care.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Dedicated career pathways

Comprehensive induction programme

NHS discount scheme

Relocation package available

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in emergency or minor injury care.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and treating patients in a minor injuries unit.
• Recognising and responding to emergency situations.
• Mentoring and assessing junior staff members.

Skills

Emergency care

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

V300 non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

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Job Summary

Dorset Minor Injuries Needs you!

Would you like to work within a small, friendly team in the pretty market towns of Wimborne & Blandford, Dorset?

Are you a registered nurse with emergency care or allied health practitioner with at least 2 years' experience of working in emergency department /or minor injury/ailment care?

Would you like to gain more valuable experience within the minor injuries field.We would like to welcome an experienced Band 7 Minor Injuries Practitioner to work in our small, friendly team at our Minor Injury Units.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

You will be working as an autonomous practitioner within the minor injuries unit assessing, treating, referring or safe discharging any patients both adults and children attending the units. Recognising and taking appropriate actions in an emergency situation. The post will allow you to take clinical responsibility for patients, carers, students and other junior health professionals. Maintaining a high quality of care for all patients attending the units. You will have a V300 non medical prescribing qualification and have a good working knowledge of present up to date IR(ME)Regulations You will be able to request and interpret appendicular skeleton x rays. You will also be a mentor and assessor to junior staff members and be involved in teaching and assessing.

In Return We Can Also Offer You:

• Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development
• An excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and the chance to further your career in a nurse and advanced practitioner led environment.
• You will receive a comprehensive and structured induction programme and training.
• monthly pay plus enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working
• NHS pension scheme
• NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme
  
  

About Us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

152-C067.25

Job locations

Wimborne & Blandford

Victoria Hill

Wimborne & Blandford

BH21 1ER

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do

If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please

The popular market towns of Wimborne & Blandford have lively communities which have a good range of facilities and special events including a beer festival, folk festival and steam fair. They have access to a wide range of sporting facilities nearby and it is short drive to the wonderful beaches of Bournemouth and Poole with access to a trust beach hut.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do

If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please

The popular market towns of Wimborne & Blandford have lively communities which have a good range of facilities and special events including a beer festival, folk festival and steam fair. They have access to a wide range of sporting facilities nearby and it is short drive to the wonderful beaches of Bournemouth and Poole with access to a trust beach hut.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Registered Nurse/ Emergency Care Practitioner/ AHP qualification in Specialist field to degree/diploma level
• Supplemented by diploma level specialist training and/or short courses, or equivalent level of experience
• Safeguarding level 2 adult and level 3 child experience
  
  

Job specific experience

Essential

• Experience of working in emergency and/or, minor injury and/or ailment care
• Recent previous experience of working within a customer focused environment
• Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
  
  

Managment experience

Essential

• The ability to organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, plan off duty rota and undertake discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies
  
  

Personal Qualities / attributes

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively
• Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority.
• Evidence of good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work under pressure in a physical and psychologically demanding role.
  
  

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively
• Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority.
• Evidence of good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work under pressure in a physical and psychologically demanding role.
  
  

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).

Additional information

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wimborne & Blandford

Victoria Hill

Wimborne & Blandford

BH21 1ER

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wimborne & Blandford

Victoria Hill

Wimborne & Blandford

BH21 1ER

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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