MIU Practitioner - Newquay Community Hospital

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a nurse or paramedic to work in our Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Newquay Community Hospital as an MIU Practitioner.

We welcome both established Band 6 MIU Practitioners but also aspiring practitioners with a nurse or paramedic background who are already undertaking or aspire to undertake a relevant minor injuries and illness course in a developmental band 5 role.

You will have a passion for minor injury care, good communication skills and a commitment to work in an MIU team to deliver high quality care. You must be responsive to change, flexible in your approach and have a sound knowledge of professional issues.

The MIU currently operates from 8am - 8pm/10pm covering a 7-day service and is committed to delivering high quality care to the local population. To meet operational capability, there is opportunity to work in surrounding MIUs.

Newquay is surrounded by beaches on a rugged coastline and is the home of British surfing. Newquay welcomes visitors and exhibits a marked increase in patient-attendance during the holiday period.

We would like to welcome you to our Newquay MIU Open Morning on Thursday 22nd February 2024, drop in any time between 9am - 4pm. Here you will have the opportunity to take a look around the Unit and meet the Clinical Matron, Team Lead and MIU Newquay Team. We also welcome visits outside of these hours which can be arranged through Simon Taylor, Team Lead for Newquay MIU.

Proposed interview date: 23rd February 2024

Main duties of the job

Band 6 MIU Practitioner:

To deliver, without supervision, effective assessment and treatment of patients utilising evidence focused approach. Responsible for the care needs, management of treatment and evaluation of clinical interventions to reflect the needs of patients attending this Minor Injury Unit.

Responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in unit

Band 5 MIU Practitioner (Developmental Post):

As a Band 5 MIU Practitioner you will be sponsored though the Minor Illness and Injuries 40 credit module with Plymouth University at level 6 or 7. Once you have completed the clinical and managerial/leadership competencies, you will be on the pathway to becoming a Band 6 MIU Practitioner.

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.

Approximately 568,000 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.