Job summary
- Main area
- Minor Injuries
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 36 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-NMR072-0826
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Victoria Memorial Hospital
- Town
- Welshpool
- Salary
- £50,129 - £57,365 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
MIU Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Band 7
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic practitioner to work in our Minor Injury Unit.
If you enjoy providing evidence-based care within a busy and Practitioner led environment, then this is the job for you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic registrant who can work well within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of patient focused care.
This busy unit attends to local residents and seasonal visitors and is staffed by dedicated MIU nurses and local general practitioners. The unit is accessed by a variety of patients with a range of injuries.
Informal visits or enquires are very welcome and encouraged prior to the closing date.
Main duties of the job
If you enjoy providing evidence based care within a busy and Practitioner led environment then this is the job for you.
We have this exciting opportunity for you to join our friendly, supportive and knowledgeable team within the minor injury unit. The unit provides excellent care within our scope of practice, in line with the unit guidelines and Powys Teaching Health Board policies.
We are looking for an Emergency Nurse Practitioner / Emergency Care Practitioner with proven clinical skills, who can work well within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of patient focused care.
This busy unit attends to local residents and seasonal visitors and is staffed by dedicated MIU nurses and local general practitioners. The unit is accessed by a variety of patients with a range of injuries.
The unit will provide exposure to various opportunities to support professional and personal development. The ability to work well within a team is essential together with the aptitude to work autonomously using your own initiative.
Informal visits or enquires are very welcome and encouraged prior to the closing date, we look forward to hearing from you.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner
- Non-Medical Referrer
- Literacy and numeracy level 2, equivalent (GCSE A-C) or equivalent educational qualification
- Evidence of post basic academic studies at Diploma or degree
- Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills as determined by formal assessment (if English is not first language)
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Knowledge of basic and more advanced nursing interventions using up to date information and research
Desirable criteria
- Management or leadership course
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Mentorship qualification
- Appraisal training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in minor injuries/ minor illnesses in a primary care setting / A&E department or Minor Injury Unit
- People management skills
- Experience of Policy development and review
- Participation in the review of PGD’s
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching/facilitating of groups
Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of professional nursing issues in minor injury/illness care
- Able to articulate and evidence leadership achievements in driving and motivating a staff team
- Ability to articulate and demonstrate activity in meeting the requirements of clinical governance
- Demonstrate awareness of national developments and standards
- Must be IM&T literate and demonstrate evidence of its use
- Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness
- Be innovative and explores new practices and ways of working
- Ability to self-motivate to achieve, create, drive and vision for other
Desirable criteria
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate compassion patient focussed care, PTHB Values
- Able to evidence that they have acted as a positive role model for others
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to work hours flexibly - weekends, bank holidays and shifts
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the job
- Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues, including the ability to undertake, complete and evaluate risk assessments
Desirable criteria
- Nurse
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Valerie Archer
- Job title
- MIU Team Leader Welshpool
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01938 558919
- Additional information
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