Job summary Band 7 Team Lead - Emergency Practitioner- Oswestry MIU Do you enjoy working in a busy environment where no two shifts are the same? Would you like to lead and work in a highly supportive team with excellent opportunities for development and progression? If so our Minor Injury Units is the place for you We are looking an experienced Emergency Practitioner to come and lead our Minor Injuries Unit in Bridgnorth. The Unit is well established, well attended and provides an excellent service for local population. We are looking for someone with exceptional leadership and acute care background. This post requires the delivery of clinical patient care as well together with providing leadership and management of the Unit Main duties of the job o lead the day-to-day operation of the MIU within the department taking overall responsibility for the line management of staff and the provision of high-quality service. Post holder will be responsible for working clinically and theday-to-day management of the MIU To work with other Emergency Practitioners, MDT, Clinical Service Manager/Clinical Lead and other team leaders/managers within the Trust to proactively support the development and redesign of care pathways, embracing the concept of care closer to home and expanding/enhancing multi-disciplinary/multi agency working for people with minor injuries. Be responsible and accountable for autonomous assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management of those presenting to an MIU to include a variety of previously undiagnosed and frequently complex acute injuries where a range of treatment options may be appropriate. Promotes a can-do attitude and a determination to develop and sustain a dynamic operational MIU service which delivers best practice. Gain valid informed consent and work within legal frameworks with patients. About us Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 825-6626410-OPS Job locations Oswestry Minor Injuries Unit Thomas Savin Rd Oswestry SY11 1HS Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Person Specification Qualifiaction and Training Essential Current professional registration (HCPC or NMC) Degree / diploma educational level training (Nursing, Paramedicine or Physiotherapy) Evidence of recent clinical development beyond qualification Possess professional knowledge acquired through degree level study supplemented by advanced education and clinical experience at Masters level or equivalent Post graduate level studies in: o Minor injury assessment and management or equivalent o Physical Assessment or equivalent o Paediatric module or equivalent o Xray interpretation or equivalent Experience Essential Substantial experience in a Minor Injuries Unit / Urgent Treatment Centre / Accident and Emergency Department Competent as an Autonomous Practitioner Current knowledge of emergency care issues and NHS reforms. Evidence of ongoing professional development Mentorship and teaching of others Leadership Skills Knowledge and Skills Essential Wide range of clinical skills including but not limited to: o Triage skills o Documentation skills using a medical model o Physical assessment of musculoskeletal injuries o Plastering o Suturing o Xray interpretation o Use of IT systems to include EPR and other clinical management systems o Wound assessment and management o Use of Patient Group Directions An ability to work independently An ability to show commitment to team working Person Specification Qualifiaction and Training Essential Current professional registration (HCPC or NMC) Degree / diploma educational level training (Nursing, Paramedicine or Physiotherapy) Evidence of recent clinical development beyond qualification Possess professional knowledge acquired through degree level study supplemented by advanced education and clinical experience at Masters level or equivalent Post graduate level studies in: o Minor injury assessment and management or equivalent o Physical Assessment or equivalent o Paediatric module or equivalent o Xray interpretation or equivalent Experience Essential Substantial experience in a Minor Injuries Unit / Urgent Treatment Centre / Accident and Emergency Department Competent as an Autonomous Practitioner Current knowledge of emergency care issues and NHS reforms. Evidence of ongoing professional development Mentorship and teaching of others Leadership Skills Knowledge and Skills Essential Wide range of clinical skills including but not limited to: o Triage skills o Documentation skills using a medical model o Physical assessment of musculoskeletal injuries o Plastering o Suturing o Xray interpretation o Use of IT systems to include EPR and other clinical management systems o Wound assessment and management o Use of Patient Group Directions An ability to work independently An ability to show commitment to team working 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). Additional information 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 Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Address Oswestry Minor Injuries Unit Thomas Savin Rd Oswestry SY11 1HS Employer's website https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)