Job overview
Do you enjoy working in a busy environment where no two shifts are the same?
Would you like to work in a highly supportive team with excellent opportunities for development and progression?
If so, our Minor Injury Units are the place for you!
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have four Nurse/Paramedic led Minor Injury Units, in Whitchurch, Oswestry, Bridgnorth and Ludlow, that treat approximately 3000 patients across the service per month, making a real difference, providing care closer to home and avoiding admission to hospital wherever possible and appropriate. Our aim is to closely integrate with the Primary Care Network and acute hospitals to widen the conditions we are able to support within our units.
Main duties of the job
- To work with other Emergency Practitioners, the Team Lead and Clinical Service Manager and other team leaders/managers within the Trust to proactively support the development and redesign of care pathways, embracing the concept of care closer to home and expanding/enhancing multi-disciplinary/multi agency working for people with minor injuries.
- Promotes a can-do attitude and a determination to develop and sustain a dynamic operational MIU service which delivers best practice. Gain valid informed consent and work within legal frameworks with patients.
- Act at all times in accordance with NMC/HCPC Codes of Conduct and standards of proficiency in a manner that is consistent with Trust values.
- Be responsible and accountable for autonomous assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management of those presenting to an MIU to include a variety of previously undiagnosed and frequently complex acute injuries where a range of treatment options may be appropriate.
- As a bank team member you will be expected to be up and running as an ENP/ECP with a vast experience in urgent and emergency care, including x-ray interpretation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
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
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in a Minor Injuries Unit / Urgent Treatment Centre / Accident and Emergency Department.
- Competent as an Autonomous Practitioner.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Current knowledge of emergency care issues and NHS reforms.
- Mentorship and teaching of others.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Wide range of clinical skills including but not limited to: o Triage skills o Documentation skills using a medical model o Physical assessment of musculoskeletal injuries o Plastering o Suturing o Xray interpretation o Use of IT systems to include EPR and other clinical management systems o Wound assessment and management o Use of Patient Group Directions
- An ability to work independently
- An ability to show commitment to team working
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Current professional registration (HCPC or NMC).
- Degree / diploma educational level training (Nursing, Paramedicine or Physiotherapy).
- Evidence of recent clinical development beyond qualification.
- Possess professional knowledge acquired through degree level study supplemented by advanced education and clinical experience at Masters level or equivalent.
- Post graduate level studies in: o Minor injury assessment and management or equivalent o Physical Assessment or equivalent o Paediatric module or equivalent o Xray interpretation or equivalent
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This advert is for Emergency Care Practitioner - Bank with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in Oswestry Minor Injuries Unit. It is listed as a Band 7 role. The advertised salary is per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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