Job overview
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 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
- Strong commitment to teaching and learning
Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Experience in managing a team/service
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This advert is for Bank Minor Injures Practitioner with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Various sites across the Cornwall. It is listed as a Band 6 role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 18 Sep 2026.
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