Job SummaryWe 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 JobThis job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
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.
About UsWe'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. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Job ResponsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person SpecificationQualifications- 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
ExperienceDesirable- MIU / ED experience
- Community Hospital Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
