NHS
Bank Minor Injures Practitioner
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Job Description
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Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with undifferentiated minor injuries and illnesses such as treatment for lacerations, sprains and strains, broken bones (fractures), bites and stings, infected wounds, head injuries, eye problems such as infections or scratches, sports injuries, minor burns and scalds.
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Perform wound closure and minor joint and fracture reduction.
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Radiological requests within protocols.
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Educate patients and families about injury prevention and post-treatment care.
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Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
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Participate in continuous professional development and training sessions.
- Current professional registration - NMC /HCPC
- Post graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject area which must incorporate minor illness
- Substantial post registration practice in MIU, ED/Emergency Care or similar
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Experience in managing a team/service
- An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
- Strong commitment to teaching and learning
- Current professional registration - NMC /HCPC
- Post graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject area which must incorporate minor illness
- Substantial post registration practice in MIU, ED/Emergency Care or similar
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Experience in managing a team/service
- An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
- Strong commitment to teaching and learning
Job summary
Are looking for a job that offers flexibility? Do you want to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle and current working pattern whilst delivering high standards of care?
If it's a YES, then keep reading.......
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Minor Injuries (MIU) Practitioner to join our in-house flexi team. You will provide frontline care and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated minor injuries and ailments, working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.
Our Minor Injuries Units are located across the County of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and are waiting to welcome you into the team.
We are accepting applications from qualified clinical professionals, including nurses and paramedics.
We can offer a range of shifts covering days and weekends and standard shifts are 7.5 -12.5 hours. Shift times may be negotiable.
Main duties of the job
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.
Approximately 568,000 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Details
Date posted
29 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
201-26-132
Job locations
Various sites across the Cornwall
Countywide
PL31 2QN
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various sites across the Cornwall
Countywide
PL31 2QN
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various sites across the Cornwall
Countywide
PL31 2QN
Employer's website
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About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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