This permanent post sits within the Minor Injury Units run by Oxford Health NHS Trust, which see around 5,000 patients a month. The post-holder assesses, diagnoses and treats minor injury and illness patients autonomously, with leadership and mentoring duties alongside. Shift work includes weekends, bank holidays and nights, with full-time and part-time hours available and some contribution to GP Out of Hours. Applicants need a registered nurse or paramedic qualification at Level 7 in minor injury, and a full driving licence with access to a vehicle.
What the job involves
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients autonomously within Minor Injury Units
- Demonstrate sound clinical judgement and decision-making with compassionate, patient-centred care
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, sharing learning and high-quality care
- Contribute to the GP Out of Hours environment
- Develop clinical skills across minor injury and illness pathways
- Work a shift pattern including weekends, bank holidays and nights
- Take part in structured training such as non-medical prescribing and Level 7 leadership development, under a tailored development plan and competency-based portfolio of practice
What’s required
Qualifications
- Post-registration qualification in minor injury at Level 6 or 7
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Registered General Nurse or allied healthcare professional
- Current IRMER registration, less than 2 years old
Experience
- Significant experience at Band 6 equivalent in autonomous assessment of minor injury presentations
- Proven experience at Band 6 or 7 in an Urgent Treatment Centre, MIU or Emergency Department
- Experience of medication administration or supply under a PGD
- Leadership or mentoring experience
Skills & knowledge
- X-ray interpretation
- Extended wound care and closure skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Motivational skills
- Committed to personal growth
Checks & eligibility
- Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
Nice to have
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Supervision or line management of junior staff
- Minor illness management experience
- Independent prescribing (V300)
- Post-registration qualification in minor illness at Level 6 or 7
- Facilitating professional growth in colleagues
What’s offered
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS discount across a wide range of retailers
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
