Are you looking for a job that offers flexibility? Do you want to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle and current working pattern while delivering high standards of care?
If 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, with standard shifts lasting 7.5 to 12.5 hours. Shift times may be negotiable.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with undifferentiated minor injuries and illnesses such as 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.
2. Perform wound closure and minor joint and fracture reduction.
3. Request radiological investigations within protocols.
4. Educate patients and families about injury prevention and post-treatment care.
5. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
7. Participate in continuous professional development and training sessions.
We are 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 our team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Our Trust employs over 4,000 staff, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and administrative and support staff.
We work in people's homes, community clinics, bases, and in some 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 in the area. A third of the population is supported by acute hospital services in Devon. During summer and holidays, increased visitors also use our services.
For a detailed job description and person specification, including main responsibilities, please see the supporting documents.
This advert closes on Sunday, 11 May 2025.
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