Launceston - MIU Practitioner Developmental
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Launceston Minor Injuries Unit has a vacancy for a Practitioner in our unit providing a service for a diverse patient group every day of the year.
This opportunity is open to either a Band 6 MIU Practitioner or a Band 5 with the ambition to develop into a MIU Practitioner.
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. You must be responsive to change and flexible in your approach as we are in an exciting period of development for the MIU service. A sound knowledge of professional issues will be required. On occasion, there is an expectancy to support other Minor Injury Units across the Trust, particularly within the North and East locality.
Band 6: These practitioners 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.
Band 5: This role is looking for an enthusiastic practitioner willing to learn in a friendly supportive environment, with the plan to be enrolled on an academic degree or masters level module in minor injury and illness, developing your drug and imaging knowledge and over time meet specific criteria to acquire the desired Band 6 position.
Main duties of the job
Band 6 MIU Practitioner
* 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 this Unit.
* Responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in unit.
Band 5 MIU Practitioner (Development Post)
* To deliver, under supervision, effective minor injury services to patients utilising an evidence-based approach.
* Responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in a practitioner-run MIU. Appropriate supervision will be provided by Band 6/7 MIU practitioners.
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 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
* Current professional registration - 1st Level NMC/HCPC
* Post-registration experience - hospital/front line experience in an urgent care environment
* Knowledge of developments in health care locally and nationally
* Professional qualification - NURC 315 or equivalent academically recognised minor injury qualification
* Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations certificate
Experience/Skills and Aptitude
* Must be able to demonstrate a significant interest in minor injury care
* Ability and willingness to undertake degree level education and training
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.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Sister, Launceston Hospital Minor Injury Unit
£29,970 to £44,962 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
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