Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Knowledge
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills and Knowledge
An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
- Skills and Knowledge
A strong team player able to motivate and engage positively with colleagues
- Skills and Knowledge
Budget management skills
- Education & Qualifications
Current professional registration – NMC, HCPC
- Education & Qualifications
Post-graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject area, which must incorporate minor illness
- Education & Qualifications
Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations certificate
- Education & Qualifications
Substantial post registration practice in MIU, ED/Emergency Care or similar; education and training including mentorship
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education & Qualifications
Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Education & Qualifications
Evidence of managing a team/service
Job overview
Helston Minor Injuries Unit has a vacancy for a Band 6 MIU Practitioner providing a service for a diverse patient group every day of the year
You need to have a passion for minor injury care, good communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest standard of care as part of a small team. A sound knowledge of professional issues will be required.
You need to have a recognised qualification and experience of working with patients in Minor Injury / Urgent Care settings as well as having an IRMER qualification.
You must be responsive to change and flexible in your approach as we are in an exciting period of development for the MIU service.
On occasion there is an expectancy to support other Minor Injury Units across the Trust, particularly within the West locality.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver, without supervision, effective assessment and treatment of patients utilising evidence based approach.
- Responsible for the care needs, the management of treatment and evaluation of clinical interventions, reflecting the needs of patients attending the unit.
- Responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in the 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’.
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.
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This advert is for MIU Practitioner - Helston with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Helston, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Full-time. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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