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 the County of 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 treatment for lacerations, sprains and strains, broken bones (fractures), bites and stings, infected wounds, head injuries, eye problems such as infections or scratches, 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.
Working for our organisation
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, and also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people’s homes, community clinics, bases and 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience
* Current professional registration – NMC / HCPC
* 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
* Experience in managing a team/service
Skills and Aptitude
* An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
* Strong commitment to teaching and learning
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.
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