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Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) Practitioner

£37.34k - £44.96k per annum
Part-time
Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to work in our Minor Injuries Unit within Falmouth Community Hospital. This is a Band 6 post, and we would be delighted to interview practitioners who are able to work in an advanced practice role which includes minor injuries, minor illness and paediatrics at Band 6 level. This role will working alongside a Band 6 or 5 team member and a Band 3 Health Care Assistant. A passion for minor injury care, good communication skills, and a commitment to work in an MIU team delivering high quality care are all essential. You must be responsive to change, flexible in your approach and have a sound knowledge of professional issues. The MIU currently operates from 8am - 8pm covering a 7-day service and is committed to delivering high quality care to the local population, which exhibits a marked increase in patient-attendance during the holiday period.

Main Duties of the Job
  • 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
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 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 the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 5,000 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 10 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 her. 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 201-26-647
Job locations: Falmouth Community Hospital, Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, TR11 2JA, United Kingdom

Job Responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to act calmly in an emergency and respond in a professional manner
  • Budget management skills
  • Strong commitment to teaching and learning
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
  • Knowledge and application of workforce planning, supervision and appraisals
  • Confident in working automonously and delivery high quality care
Education and Experience
Essential
  • Current professional registration - NMC
  • Post graduate specialist training to degree level, which must incorporate minor illness
  • Mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification
Desirable
  • Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
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.

Employer Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact: MIU Team Lead David Tregonning, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com
Vacancy posted 12 days ago
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