Job overview

Dorset Minor Injuries Needs you!

Would you like to work within a small, friendly team in the pretty market towns of Wimborne & Blandford, Dorset?

Are you a registered nurse with emergency care or allied health practitioner with at least 2 years’ experience of working in emergency department /or minor injury/ailment care?

Would you like to gain more valuable experience within the minor injuries field. We would like to welcome an experienced Band 7 Minor Injuries Practitioner to work in our small, friendly team at our Minor Injury Units.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

You will be working as an autonomous practitioner within the minor injuries unit assessing, treating, referring or safe discharging any patients both adults and children attending the units.  Recognising and taking appropriate actions in an emergency situation. The post will allow you to take clinical responsibility for patients, carers, students and other junior health professionals. Maintaining a high quality of care for all patients attending the units. You will have a V300 non medical prescribing qualification and have a good working knowledge of present up to date IR(ME)Regulations  You will be able to request and interpret appendicular skeleton x rays. You will also be a mentor and assessor to junior staff members and be involved in teaching and assessing. 

In return we can also offer you:

• Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development
• An excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and the chance to further your career in a nurse and advanced practitioner led environment.
• You will receive a comprehensive and structured induction programme and training.
• monthly pay plus enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working
• NHS pension scheme
• NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.