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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Bank Minor Injures Practitioner

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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Job summary

Are looking for a job that offers flexibility? Do you want to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle and current working pattern whilst delivering high standards of care?

If it's a YES, then keep reading.......

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Minor Injuries (MIU) Practitioner to join our in-house flexi team. You will provide frontline care and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated minor injuries and ailments, working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.

Our Minor Injuries Units are located across the County of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and are waiting to welcome you into the team.

We are accepting applications from qualified clinical professionals, including nurses and paramedics.

We can offer a range of shifts covering days and weekends and standard shifts are 7.5 -12.5 hours. Shift times may be negotiable.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with undifferentiated minor injuries and illnesses such as treatment for lacerations, sprains and strains, broken bones (fractures), bites and stings, infected wounds, head injuries, eye problems such as infections or scratches, sports injuries, minor burns and scalds.

• Perform wound closure and minor joint and fracture reduction.

• Radiological requests within protocols.

• Educate patients and families about injury prevention and post-treatment care.

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

• Participate in continuous professional development and training sessions.

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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-26-132-I

Job locations

Various sites across the Cornwall

Countywide

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

• Current professional registration - NMC /HCPC
• 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

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Experience in managing a team/service

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
• Strong commitment to teaching and learning

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

• Current professional registration - NMC /HCPC
• 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

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Experience in managing a team/service

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
• Strong commitment to teaching and learning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various sites across the Cornwall

Countywide

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various sites across the Cornwall

Countywide

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Staffing Service Manager

Samantha Church

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-26-132-I

Job locations

Various sites across the Cornwall

Countywide

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

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