MIU Practitioner - Bodmin Hospital

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bodmin is seeking a qualified MIU Practitioner focused on delivering high-quality minor injury care. The role includes autonomy in patient assessments and is a Band 6 post that requires both advanced and aspiring practitioners. Strong communication skills and a commitment to care are essential. Offering a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per year with flexible shift patterns.

Qualifications

• You must have a passion for minor injury care.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• You need to be responsive to change and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective assessment and treatment of patients.
• Responsible for managing delivery of patient care.

Skills

Passion for minor injury care

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Confident in working autonomously

Education

Professional qualification relevant to post

Current professional registration - NMC

Post graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject

Substantial post registration practice in MIU, ED/Emergency Care or similar

Job description

MIU Practitioner - Bodmin Hospital

The closing date is 02 December 2025

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. Only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Bodmin Minor Injuries Unit has an opportunity to work in a practitioner‑led Minor Injuries Unit (MIU). The MIU operates 8am‑10pm.

This is a Band 6 post and we are interested in interviewing both Practitioners who are 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 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 working 7.5 hour shifts including regular rotation 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 utilizing 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

• 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
• Experience in managing a team/service

Experience/Skills and Aptitude

• 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.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata