Developmental​/Minor Injuries Unit Practitioner

Developmental / Minor Injuries Unit Practitioner Band 5 to Band 6

Main area MIU Grade Band 5 to Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Shifts on rota basis. To include weekends and Bank Holidays) Job  

Site:
Camborne & Redruth Community Hospital, Town:
Redruth Salary £32,073 - £48,117 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/07/2026 23:59

We are looking to recruit an established Band 6 practitioner with experience in minor injuries & illness but will consider developmental Band 5 to Band 6.

Camborne & Redruth Minor Injuries Unit has a rare opportunity to work in a practitioner-led Minor Injuries unit working in conjunction with a doctor‑led Primary Care Centre/Urgent Treatment Centre, committed to delivering high quality care to the local population.

The MIU operates 8am-10pm, 7 days a week. There is a marked increase in patient attendance during the holiday period.

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 be flexible in your approach. A sound knowledge of professional issues will be required.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

• Deliver, without supervision, effective assessment and treatment of patients utilising evidence-based approach.
• Be responsible for the care needs, the management of treatment and evaluation of clinical interventions, reflecting the needs of patients attending this Unit.
• Be responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in unit.

• Current professional registration – 1st Level NMC/HCPC
• Knowledge of developments in health care locally and nationally
• Post-registration experience - hospital/front line experience in an urgent care environment
• Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations certificate

• Community Hospital Experience

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

Employment is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and the requirement for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name:
Jenni Fairs

Job title:

Minor Injuries Unit Team Lead
Email:
Telephone:

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.

Applicants agreeing to Occupational Health access health records from current or previous employer to check inoculation and screening tests are required.