Developmental / MIU Practitioner - St Austell Hospital

The post holder will independently assess, diagnose, treat, and safely manage patients presenting to the Minor Injury Unit, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with local and national clinical guidelines.

They will be responsible for assessing individual patient needs, planning and implementing appropriate treatment and management plans, and evaluating the effectiveness of clinical interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will be professionally accountable for their clinical practice and will take responsibility for the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care within the Unit. They will work collaboratively with colleagues and partner services to ensure patients receive timely, responsive, and compassionate care, while contributing to the continuous development and improvement of the service.

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

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.

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential: - Current professional registration - 1 st Level NMC/HCPC

Knowledge and abilities

Essential: - Must be able to demonstrate a significant interest in minor injury care; - Ability and willingness to undertake degree level education and training