Specialist Emergency Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bank hols

Cycle to work scheme

Tailored learning & development

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS discount across retailers

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Trust is seeking a permanent Minor Injury clinician to assess, diagnose and treat patients autonomously within MIUs. The role includes leadership and mentoring duties, with participation in GP Out of Hours and a tailored development plan.

The post supports a shift pattern that includes weekends, bank holidays, and nights, with both full-time and part-time hours available. A Level 6/7 minor injury qualification and IRMER registration are required.

Qualifications

• Post-registration qualification in minor injury at Level 6 or 7.
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent.
• Registered General Nurse or allied health professional with IRMER registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients autonomously in MIUs.
• Provide leadership and mentoring within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to GP Out of Hours environment and learning.
• Develop clinical skills across minor injury pathways.
• Work shifts including weekends, bank holidays and nights.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivational skills

Personal growth

Mentoring experience

Education

Post-registration minor injury Level 6/7

Mentorship qualification

Tools

IRMER registration

PGD medication supply

Job description

This permanent post sits within the Minor Injury Units run by Oxford Health NHS Trust, which see around 5,000 patients a month. The post-holder assesses, diagnoses and treats minor injury and illness patients autonomously, with leadership and mentoring duties alongside. Shift work includes weekends, bank holidays and nights, with full-time and part-time hours available and some contribution to GP Out of Hours. Applicants need a registered nurse or paramedic qualification at Level 7 in minor injury, and a full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

What the job involves

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients autonomously within Minor Injury Units
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement and decision-making with compassionate, patient-centred care
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, sharing learning and high-quality care
• Contribute to the GP Out of Hours environment
• Develop clinical skills across minor injury and illness pathways
• Work a shift pattern including weekends, bank holidays and nights
• Take part in structured training such as non-medical prescribing and Level 7 leadership development, under a tailored development plan and competency-based portfolio of practice

What’s required

Qualifications

• Post-registration qualification in minor injury at Level 6 or 7
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Registered General Nurse or allied healthcare professional
• Current IRMER registration, less than 2 years old

Experience

• Significant experience at Band 6 equivalent in autonomous assessment of minor injury presentations
• Proven experience at Band 6 or 7 in an Urgent Treatment Centre, MIU or Emergency Department
• Experience of medication administration or supply under a PGD
• Leadership or mentoring experience

Skills & knowledge

• X-ray interpretation
• Extended wound care and closure skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Motivational skills
• Committed to personal growth

Checks & eligibility

• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

Nice to have

• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Supervision or line management of junior staff
• Minor illness management experience
• Independent prescribing (V300)
• Post-registration qualification in minor illness at Level 6 or 7
• Facilitating professional growth in colleagues

What’s offered

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS discount across a wide range of retailers