Working in Minor Injury Unit's across Somerset, see, treat & discharge minor injuries without always needing to refer patients to a doctor. Practitioners are responsible for a variety of tasks, including:
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Assessing patients, including pain assessment and management
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Diagnosing problems such as sprains, strains, cuts, and bites
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Giving medication, either orally or via injection
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Treating minor injuries, including burns and wounds
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Reading and assessing X-rays
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Administering some medications, including antibiotics
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Providing wound closures, plastering, and dressings
Practitioners are expected to work autonomously, but they also need to be able to work well within a team. They should have excellent written and verbal skills, and be able to organize and prioritize their own workload and the workload of others.
Must have:
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Minor Injury experience
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Indepdantly prescribe
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IRMER certificate
Shift patterns available are:
Early - 08:00-16:00
Middle - 10:00-18:00
Late - 13:00-21:00
Longday - 08:00-21:00
Very competative hourly rates avaialble and block bookings also.
Please contact me to discuss the role and onboarding process