Minor Injury Unit Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Whitchurch, Shropshire, United Kingdom Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Practitioner to join our team in the Minor Injury Unit at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development and redesign of care pathways.

Key Responsibilities

  • To work collaboratively with other Emergency Practitioners, the Team Lead, and Clinical Service Manager/Clinical Lead to 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.
  • To promote a can-do attitude and a determination to develop and sustain a dynamic operational MIU service that delivers best valid informed consent and works within legal frameworks with patients.
  • To act at all times in accordance with NMC/HCPC Codes of Conduct and standards of proficiency in a manner that is consistent with Trust values.
  • To be responsible and accountable for autonomous assessment, investigation, diagnosis, and management of those presenting to an MIU, including a variety of previously undiagnosed and frequently complex acute injuries where a range of treatment options may be appropriate.
  • To work as a bank team member, you will be expected to be up and running as an ENP/ECP with a vast experience in urgent and emergency care, including x-ray interpretation.

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. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and improving health outcomes for our community.

Person Specification

  • Current professional registration (HCPC or NMC)
  • Degree/diploma educational level training (Nursing, Paramedicine, or Physiotherapy)
  • Evidence of recent clinical development beyond qualification
  • Postgraduate level studies in Minor Injury Assessment and Management
  • Postgraduate level studies in Physical Assessment or equivalent
  • Postgraduate level studies in Paediatric Module or equivalent
  • 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
  • X-ray interpretation or equivalent experience

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