Job summary
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.

About us
We'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.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 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 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Current professional registration - NMC, HCPC
• Post-graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject area, which must incorporate minor illness
• Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations certificate
• Substantial post registration practice in MIU, ED/Emergency Care or similar; education and training including mentorship

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Evidence of managing a team/service

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
• A strong team player able to motivate and engage positively with colleagues
• Budget management skills

This 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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).