MIU Practitioner - Liskeard Hospital

NHS; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a MIU Practitioner for Liskeard Hospital. The role entails delivering high-quality care in a minor injuries unit with flexible shift patterns, including nights and weekends. Applicants must have relevant qualifications, communication skills, and a dedication to patient care, allied with experience in minor injuries or similar settings.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for minor injury care and commitment to excellent patient care.
• A sound knowledge of professional issues and responsiveness to change is required.

Responsibilities

• To deliver effective assessment and treatment of patients without supervision.
• Responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in the unit.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to act calmly in emergencies

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Professional qualification relevant to post

Current professional registration - 1st Level NMC

Post graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject area

Substantial post-registration practice in MIU or similar

Mentoring qualification or willingness to work towards it

Job description

MIU Practitioner - Liskeard Hospital

The closing date is 23 November 2025

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so 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.

Liskeard Minor Injuries Unit has a rare opportunity 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.

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

• Professional qualification relevant to post
• Current professional registration - 1st Level NMC
• 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
• Mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification

Experience/Skills and Aptitude

• 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.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust