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Are you looking for a job that offers flexibility? Do you want to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle and current working pattern while delivering high standards of care?
If 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, welcoming you into the team.
We are accepting applications from qualified clinical professionals, including nurses and paramedics.
We offer a range of shifts covering days and weekends, with standard shifts lasting 7.5 to 12.5 hours. Shift times may be negotiable.
Your responsibilities include:
* Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with minor injuries and illnesses such as lacerations, sprains, fractures, bites, infected wounds, head injuries, eye problems, sports injuries, minor burns, and scalds.
* Performing wound closure and minor joint and fracture reduction.
* Requesting radiological investigations within protocols.
* Educating patients and families about injury prevention and post-treatment care.
* Collaborating with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
* Maintaining accurate patient records.
* Participating in professional development and training.
We are part of an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, delivering community and hospital-based care to improve physical and mental health, including support for dementia and learning disabilities.
We are a people-focused organization, supporting the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors in this beautiful region.
Our Trust employs over 4,000 staff, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff, working in homes, community clinics, bases, and hospitals.
Approximately 568,000 residents are supported by our services, with close collaboration with partners in Devon. During holidays and summer, service demand increases.
For a detailed job description and person specification, please see the supporting documents.
This advert closes on Sunday, 11 May 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr