Job summary
The official start date would be 1st April 2024 and you will be
expected to complete initial training before this date.
Are
you looking for an alternative path in your nursing or paramedic career? We can
offer a new and exciting career path in an environment that can be fast paced
with career progression with outstanding training provided. Working with the
Police in custody suites caring for detainees.
Salary £38,700 per year
£1000 bonus when completed 12 months service.
Full time (4 on, 4 off) and Part time roles available. Shifts
will include days and Nights.
Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum
NMC/HCPC Registration Paid
As
a qualified nurse or paramedic, you can have a career within the criminal
justice system helping vulnerable people in society. We are looking for people
who want to deliver gold standard care and have a passion for developing
clinical, forensic, and wider skills.
No
previous forensic experience required as full training will be given.
The
role requires flexibility to work in your base Custody suite and across an
assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area.
Main duties of the job
The custody suites can be an energetic place to work, with no two shifts the same. Whilst detained, we provide individuals with all their physical, mental healthcare and wellbeing needs, as well as gather any forensic samples needed by the police to aid their investigations. Making careful records on our computerised systems, you'll be assessing whether people are fit to be detained or released, administering medications when needed, and working with local Liaison and Diversion teams to address root cause issues that can prevent future crime.
About us
Mitie Care & Custody is the market-leader in outsourced Police services in the UK. Our philosophy is all about delivering the Exceptional Every Day to the people in our care whilst providing you great training, development, and career opportunities.
We will support you every step of the way, developing your skills to professionally deliver this rewarding, sometimes challenging role with integrity and respect. You will receive a full induction and training given to start the role. Ongoing professional development, as well as a wealth of other online learning courses and of course many opportunities to progress to Senior Healthcare Professional and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
To deliver
the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice
of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the locally agreed
protocols.
2.
Provide
advice and support to custody officers in determining the health care needs
of detainees and the priorities of care, seeking advice from Seniors, Lead Seniors
and Clinical Leads / Consultants on call when required.
3.
Work with
other members of the team to ensure that the service is provided at all
times. Including demonstrating flexibility and acting supportively at all
times.
4.
Attend
other sites as required: e.g. hospitals to carry out blood and toxicology
procedures
5.
Work with
other members of the team including, where relevant: Liaison & Diversion, Court staff and
Community Teams to ensure a seamless service is delivered, demonstrating
flexibility and acting supportively at all times.
6.
Identify
vulnerabilities and make referrals to external services for the ongoing
support of the service user
7.
To
understand and implement the principles of safeguarding children, young
people and adults who have support needs.
Ensuring compliance with local safeguarding policies, procedures and
other statutory requirements.
PLEASE READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
To deliver
the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice
of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the locally agreed
protocols.
2.
Provide
advice and support to custody officers in determining the health care needs
of detainees and the priorities of care, seeking advice from Seniors, Lead Seniors
and Clinical Leads / Consultants on call when required.
3.
Work with
other members of the team to ensure that the service is provided at all
times. Including demonstrating flexibility and acting supportively at all
times.
4.
Attend
other sites as required: e.g. hospitals to carry out blood and toxicology
procedures
5.
Work with
other members of the team including, where relevant: Liaison & Diversion, Court staff and
Community Teams to ensure a seamless service is delivered, demonstrating
flexibility and acting supportively at all times.
6.
Identify
vulnerabilities and make referrals to external services for the ongoing
support of the service user
7.
To
understand and implement the principles of safeguarding children, young
people and adults who have support needs.
Ensuring compliance with local safeguarding policies, procedures and
other statutory requirements.
PLEASE READ FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Person Specification
Residency
Essential
- You must have lived in the UK for at least three years in order to be considered for this role.
Qualifications
Essential
- RN, RGN or dual RMN/RGN Nursing: 2 years - Band 5 minimum
- Paramedic 2 years
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant field (General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare, Mental Health, or Ambulance Service
- HCPC/NMC (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
- All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting.
Driving
Essential
- You will need a manual car driving license with no restrictions to sometimes travel to other custody suites or local hospitals.
Person Specification
Residency
Essential
- You must have lived in the UK for at least three years in order to be considered for this role.
Qualifications
Essential
- RN, RGN or dual RMN/RGN Nursing: 2 years - Band 5 minimum
- Paramedic 2 years
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant field (General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare, Mental Health, or Ambulance Service
- HCPC/NMC (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
- All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting.
Driving
Essential
- You will need a manual car driving license with no restrictions to sometimes travel to other custody suites or local hospitals.
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).
Additional information
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).
