Job overview
We are looking to recruit an established Band 6 practitioner with experience in minor injuries & illness but will consider developmental Band 5 to Band 6 .
Camborne & Redruth Minor Injuries Unit has a rare opportunity to work in a practitioner-led Minor Injuries unit working in conjunction with a doctor- led Primary Care Centre/Urgent Treatment Centre, committed to delivering high quality care to the local population.
The MIU operates 8am-10pm, 7 days a week. There is a marked increase in patient attendance during the holiday period.
You need to have a passion for minor injury care, good communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent care as part of the MIU team. You must be responsive to change and be flexible in your approach. A sound knowledge of professional issues will be required.
Main duties of the job
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
To deliver, without supervision, effective assessment and treatment of patients utilising evidence based approach.
Be responsible for the care needs, the management of treatment and evaluation of clinical interventions, reflecting the needs of patients attending this Unit.
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in unit
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’.
Person specification
Experience
Desirable
- MIU / ED experience
- Community Hospital Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration – 1st Level NMC/HCPC
- Knowledge of developments in health care locally and nationally
- Post-registration experience - hospital/front line experience in an urgent care environment
Desirable
- Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations certificate
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This advert is for Developmental / Minor Injuries Unit Practitioner with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £48,117 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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