Are looking for a job that offers flexibility? Do you want to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle and current working pattern whilst delivering high standards of care?
If it’s a YES, then keep reading.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Minor Injuries (MIU) Practitioner to join our in‑house flexi team. You will provide frontline care and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated minor injuries and ailments, working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient‑centred care.
Our Minor Injuries Units are located across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and are waiting to welcome you into the team.
We are accepting applications from qualified clinical professionals, including nurses and paramedics.
We can offer a range of shifts covering days and weekends, and standard shifts are 7.5‑12.5 hours. Shift times may be negotiable.
Main duties of the job
* Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with undifferentiated minor injuries and illnesses such as lacerations, sprains and strains, fractures, bites and stings, infected wounds, head injuries, eye problems, sports injuries, minor burns and scalds.
* Perform wound closure and minor joint and fracture reduction.
* Radiological requests within protocols.
* Educate patients and families about injury prevention and post‑treatment care.
* Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
* Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date patient records.
* Participate in continuous professional development and training sessions.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience
* Current professional registration – NMC / HCPC.
* Post‑graduate specialist training to degree level in a relevant subject area which must incorporate minor illness.
* Substantial post‑registration practice in MIU, ED/Emergency Care or similar.
* Experience in managing a team/service.
Skills and Aptitude
* Ability to act calmly in emergencies and respond in a professional manner.
* Strong commitment to teaching and learning.
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet the UKVI eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK will therefore be declined. Please note we are not accepting any communication from Recruitment Agencies at the current time. Please refrain from sending the Trust CV’s as this does not count as an introduction.
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