MIU Practitioner

MIU Practitioner - Launceston Hospital Band 6 | Main area: Minor Injuries Unit | Grade Band 6 | Contract Permanent | Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time hours) | Job ref 201-25-881 | Site Launceston Hospital | Town Launceston | Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum/Pro Rata | Salary period Yearly | Closing 10/12/2025 23:59 We are looking for an experienced Minor Injury Practitioner to work in our unit at Launceston Hospital. This Position is available only to current NHS employees of Cornwall Foundation Trust, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, or Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. If you are not currently working for one of these organisations, your application will not be considered. Job Overview Band 6 post. Suitable for Practitioners able to work in an advanced practice role including minor illness and paediatrics, or Aspiring Practitioners with an urgent care background who are completing a relevant minor injuries and illness course. Passion for minor injury care, good communication skills, commitment to excellent care, flexibility, and responsiveness to change are essential. Main Duties Deliver effective assessment and treatment of patients using evidence-based approaches. Manage treatment and evaluation of clinical interventions, reflecting patient needs. Responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care within the unit. Working for Our Organisation We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, delivering community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. The Trust includes 4,000 staff members across various disciplines. We promote flexible working arrangements, including job share, part time, or other flexible patterns as suitable. Person Specification – Education & Qualifications (Essential) Professional qualification relevant to the post. Current professional registration: NMC, HCPC. Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations Certificate. Postgraduate specialist training to degree level in a relevant subject area incorporating minor illness. Substantial post‑registration practice in MIU, ED/Emergency Care or similar, including education and training with mentorship. Desirable Criteria Experience in managing a team/service. Experience/Skills and Aptitude – Essential Criteria Budget management skills. Confidence in working autonomously and delivering high‑quality care. Ability to prioritise workload of self and others. Benefits & Development Opportunities Career conversations and individual development plans. Protected CPD time for registered staff. Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD. Leadership and management development programmes. Coaching and mentoring opportunities. Full clinical induction programme for operational skills. Access to a care certificate programme for Band 1‑4 clinical staff. Bespoke preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff. Individual professional development programmes. Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives. Free access to individual HARP portfolios for nursing staff revalidation. Free DBS checks where required. Discounts from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions. NHS Pension Scheme. Salary sacrifice car scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Reimbursement of all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status. Equal Opportunities & Diversity Statement Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We strive for a culture that promotes and supports lived experience roles throughout the organisation. Application Process We reserve the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details. For general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644. #J-18808-Ljbffr