Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Nurse/ Paramedic within our MIU's.
The position will be based at Doddington but could be asked to work at one of the other units at Ely and Wisbech when needed.
Shift times are 08:30-18:30 Monday - Friday and 08:45-17:15 Weekends/ BH. The units are open 7 days a week.
Working in a busy and fast-paced Minor Injuries Unit, the successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, polite, and have the ability to work under pressure at times.
The ideal candidate will have a strong teamwork ethic and the ability and willingness to travel and work in any of the three Minor Injuries Units. They will have access to structured supervision as well as the opportunity to undertake training to enhance their role within the team.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse or Paramedic / ECP with significant post-registration experience, Primary Care or ED experience and specialist knowledge in Minor Injury and illness to work flexibly across our Minor Injuries Service.
We are looking for skilled individuals who are enthusiastic, self-motivated and have well-developed clinical skills. You will be adept at wound assessment and closure, the assessment and management of musculoskeletal injuries (including X-ray requesting and interpretation) and minor illness and be able to develop your practice to reach the advanced level required to work in an entirely nurse/ Paramedic-led environment.
You will be offered the opportunity to develop your individual competency framework and will have access to structured management and clinical supervision.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care settings but also within the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high caliber candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk.
Date posted
09 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
310-OPAC-7101111
Job locations
Ely Minor Injury Unit
Princess of Wales Hospital
Ely
CB6 1DN
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
* Assess, investigate, diagnose, plan and implement complete package of care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
* Provide opportunistic health promotion and education for clients within the service.
* Using Patient Group Directions and acting in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Practice or appropriate professional body guidelines, issue medications as required for patients attending the Minor Injuries Service.
* As a team member, provide support to the Lead Practitioner to enhance clinical practice and person/patient-centered care.
* To provide evidence-based self-care advice and treatment to patients.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential
* Registered General Nurse 1st Level or Registered Paramedic with significant experience.
* Advanced clinical assessment skills.
* Minor Injury/ illness course or significant experience working at that level and able to see and treat these patients independently.
* At least 4 years experience.
* Red Dot Course / IRMER completed.
Desirable
* Independent & supplementary prescribing (NMC registered only).
* Other relevant qualifications ie RSCN, Midwifery, HV, ENB199, etc.
* Experience of teaching in clinical practice.
* Experience in shift management / supervision of staff.
Experience Essential
* Significant amount of experience working as an independent practitioner within emergency or primary care or MSK.
* Management experience - Managing shifts/ services.
* Broad range of clinical and managerial experience.
* X-ray Interpretation.
* Advanced wound closure.
Knowledge & Skills Essential
* Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
* Autonomous decision making skills.
* Triage skills.
* Leadership/training skills/communication and commitment to mentorship and clinical supervision.
* IT skills.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Ely Minor Injury Unit
Princess of Wales Hospital
Ely
CB6 1DN
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/
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