MIU Practitioner Bodmin

Meeveem Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodmin Minor Injuries Unit offers a secondment until June 2027 to work in a practitioner-led MIU. The MIU operates 8am-10pm.

We are seeking practitioners able to work in an advanced practice role including minor illness and paediatrics at Band 6 level, and those with urgent care background who are developing through a relevant course.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification relevant to post.
• Current professional registration - NMC.
• Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations Certificate.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Budget management

Autonomous working

Prioritise workload

Education

Professional qualification relavent to post

Current professional registration - NMC

Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations Certificate

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

Job description

Job summary

Bodmin Minor Injuries Unit has a secondment opportunity until June 2027 to work in a practitioner-led Minor Injuries Unit (MIU). The MIU operates 8am-10pm.

We are interested in interviewing Practitioners who able to work in an advanced practice role which includes minor illness and paediatrics at Band 6 level and also aspiring Practitioners with an urgent care background who would like to develop further and are already undertaking and have almost completed a relevant minor injuries and illness course.

You need 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 service. A sound knowledge of professional issues will be required.

An expectation of the role is that the post is offered on the basis of working 7.5 hour shifts including regular rotation to cover evenings/weekends. We are a small team and flexibility is vital to ensure service provision.Please note: If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

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.

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 B6

Essential

• Professional qualification relavent to post
• Current professional registration - NMC
• Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations Certificate
• 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

Desirable

• Experience in managing a team/service

Experience/Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Budget management skills
• Confident in working autonomously and delivering high quality care
• Able to prioritise workload of self and others

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.

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.