Custody Nurse/ Paramedic

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have you seen 24 Hours in Police Custody?

Are you a Nurse looking for a new challenge? A Paramedic ready for the next step in your career? Do you have 3 years post qualifying experience in acute care?

Do you want to work in police custody healthcare and make a remarkable, positive, and lasting difference in peoples lives?

Do you hold a full driving licence and have a car?

If you answered yes, then this is the perfect role for you!

Join our dedicated healthcare team in the Humberside Police Custody Suites, where your skills will help deliver compassionate care in a unique and rewarding environment. Youll work closely with police and legal professionals, providing vital healthcare support to vulnerable individuals in police custody.

Location of work: Clough Road custpdy suite, Hull and Birchin Way Custody Suite, Grimsby. There is an expectation that you will work at both suites and where required, to help in other areas of the custody service.

No previous forensic experience is required full training will be provided.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Forensic Sampling: Carry out forensic sampling procedures, including collecting blood samples for road traffic offences, ensuring strict compliance with legal protocols and maintaining accurate documentation.

Administration of Medication: Safely administer prescribed medications to detainees in accordance with clinical protocols, maintaining accurate records and monitoring for any adverse reactions.

Assessment and Care: Conduct comprehensive health assessments and provide ongoing medical care to detainees, managing both physical and mental health needs.

Acute Disease Management: Recognize and promptly manage acute medical conditions, ensuring detainees receive effective treatment and referral to specialist care when necessary.

Qualification: Essential

Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic with 3 years post qualifying experience.

Experience : Essential

A minimum of 3 years' post qualification experience.

Full Driving Licence and car for use on shift. (required)

Previous experience in any of the following would be ideal to assist you in the role: A&E, walk-in centre, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, as a Paramedic Practitioner, Registered Nurse or other relevant discipline.

Must have RTW in UK, Lived in UK British Passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months

All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Humberside Police

Clough Road

Hull

HU5 1SW

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)