Minor Injuries Unit Practitioner - Liskeard Community Hospital
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Liskeard, PL14 3XDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
10 days leftJob description
Liskeard Minor Injuries Unit has a rare opportunity covering maternity leave for a fixed term contract of twelve months for an MIU Practitioner, to wo...
You need to have a passion for minor injury 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 as we are in an exciting period of development for the MIU service. A sound knowledge of professional issues will be required.
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.
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
Essential
- Professional qualification relevant to post
- Current professional registration
- 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; education and training including mentorship
Desirable: - Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience/Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
- Budget management skills
- Confident in working autonomously and delivering high quality care
How to apply
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Source
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First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
6 September 2026
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