Job summary Development opportunity available Transferred to Band 7 following sign off of required competencies. We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Nurse/ Paramedic within our MIU's. The position will be based at Ely but could be asked to work at one of the other units at Doddington 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 an ability to work under pressure at times. The ideal candidate will have a strong team work 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 setting but also with 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. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 310-OPAC-6984142 Job locations Ely Minor Injuries Unit Ely MIU 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 forpatients 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 asrequired for patients attending the Minor Injuries Service. As a team member, provide support to the Lead Practitioner to enhance clinicalpractice and person/patient-centered care. To provide evidence based self-care advice and treatment to patients. 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 forpatients 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 asrequired for patients attending the Minor Injuries Service. As a team member, provide support to the Lead Practitioner to enhance clinicalpractice 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 Minor Injury/ illness course / or significant experience working at that level to see and treat patients independently Advanced clinical assessment skills At least 4-year experience Red Dot Course/ IRMER Desirable Other relevant qualifications ie RSCN, Midwifery, HV, ENB199, etc Independent & supplementary prescribing (NMC registered only). Experience of teaching in clinical practice. Experience in shift management / supervision of staff Experience Essential Significant amount experience working as an independent practitioner within emergency or primary care or MSK. Management experience at ward/department level/ managing shifts / services Broad range of clinical and managerial experience. Experience of change management. Xray Interpretation Advanced wound closure 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. Skills & Abilities 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 Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse 1st Level or Registered Paramedic with significant experience Minor Injury/ illness course / or significant experience working at that level to see and treat patients independently Advanced clinical assessment skills At least 4-year experience Red Dot Course/ IRMER Desirable Other relevant qualifications ie RSCN, Midwifery, HV, ENB199, etc Independent & supplementary prescribing (NMC registered only). Experience of teaching in clinical practice. Experience in shift management / supervision of staff Experience Essential Significant amount experience working as an independent practitioner within emergency or primary care or MSK. Management experience at ward/department level/ managing shifts / services Broad range of clinical and managerial experience. Experience of change management. Xray Interpretation Advanced wound closure 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. Skills & Abilities 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Address Ely Minor Injuries Unit Ely MIU Ely CB6 1DN Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)