Overview
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 and standard shifts are 7.5–12.5 hours. Shift times may be negotiable.
* Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with undifferentiated minor injuries and illnesses such as lacerations, sprains and strains, fractures, bites and stings, infected wounds, head injuries, eye problems, sports injuries, minor burns and scalds.
* Perform wound closure and minor joint and fracture reduction.
* Radiological requests within protocols.
* Educate patients and families about injury prevention and post-treatment care.
* Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
* Participate in continuous professional development and training sessions.
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 area.
Approximately 4,000 people make up the Trust, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and admin and support staff. We work in people\'s homes, community clinics, bases, and from 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and be a great partner. About 568,000 people live here, with seasonal increases in demand during holidays and summer.
Details
* Date posted: 05 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata
* Contract: Bank
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
* Reference number: 201-25-105-G
* Job locations: Various sites across the Cornwall Countywide PL31 2QN
Job Responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Essential
* Current professional registration - NMC / HCPC
* Post graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject area which must incorporate minor illness
* Substantial post-registration practice in MIU, ED/Emergency Care or similar
Desirable
* Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
* Experience in managing a team/service
Skills and Aptitude
* An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
* Strong commitment to teaching and learning
Disclosure and UK Registration
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Various sites across Cornwall, Countywide PL31 2QN
Employer\'s website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/
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