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Police Custody Nurse or Paramedic

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

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Job summary

Are you looking for an alternative path in your nursing or paramedic career? We can offer a new and exciting career path in an ever- changing environment, career progression with exceptional training provided. Working alongside the Police in custody suites caring for detainees.

Working alongside the Police in custody suites caring for detainees. We are required to cover the custody suites 24/7 to ensure the safety of detainees, to a pattern agreed with the customer.

  • Salary £40,000 per year
  • £1000 bonus when completed 12 months service.
  • Full time - this entails fixed shift working: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, working in a team rota pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 off. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.

  • Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum
  • NMC/HCPC Registration paid
  • No previous forensic experience required as full training will be given.

The role requires the flexibility to work not only in your base Custody suite but 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

What about opportunities for growth?

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.

Date posted

27 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0059-Torquay

Job locations

South Street

Torquay

TQ2 5AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read full job description attached

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read full job description attached

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN, RGN or dual RMN/RGN Nursing: 2 years post qualification - Band 5 minimum
  • Paramedic 2 years post qualification.
  • Must have a 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

Desirable

  • HCPC/NMC (required)
  • Driving Licence (required)
  • All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN, RGN or dual RMN/RGN Nursing: 2 years post qualification - Band 5 minimum
  • Paramedic 2 years post qualification.
  • Must have a 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

Desirable

  • HCPC/NMC (required)
  • Driving Licence (required)
  • All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

South Street

Torquay

TQ2 5AH


Employer's website

https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

South Street

Torquay

TQ2 5AH


Employer's website

https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Partner

Connor Moore

connor.moore@mitie.com

+443330106682

Date posted

27 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0059-Torquay

Job locations

South Street

Torquay

TQ2 5AH


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