Band 5 Developmental Post / MIU Practitioner Band 6

Job summary

This is a Band 5 developmental post within the locality of North & East Cornwall, including Stratton, Bodmin, Liskeard and Launceston Minor Injury Units.

This post will be based at any of the 4 MIUs in North & East locality, potentially on a rotational basis dependant on unit skill mix, candidate location will be considered

North & East locality have a vacancy for a supernumerary developmental Band 5 role. This is a rare opportunity to work within the sought-after urgent care environment, where a diverse range of patients attend. Units are practitioner-led and are committed to delivering high quality care to the local population. The successful candidate will be provided training and the supervision of the senior MIU teams, alongside the University Academic Minor Injuries & Illness module to develop them to Band 6 MIU Practitioner.

We are interested in interviewing candidates who are:

• Aspiring practitioners who would like to develop further and obtain degree /masters level qualification (Band 5 development post)

You need to have a passion for urgent care, good communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent care as part of the MIU team. You must be responsive to change and flexible in your approach. A sound knowledge of professional issues will be required.

Main duties of the job

Band 6 MIU Practitioner

• 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

Band 5 MIU Practitioner (Development Post)

• To deliver, under supervision, effective minor injury services to patients utilising an evidence-based approach.
• Responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in a practitioner-run MIU. Appropriate supervision will be provided by Band 6/7 MIU practitioners.

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 4,000 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 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. 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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.