Job summary
Are you looking for an alternative path in your nursing or paramedic career? Wecan offer a new and exciting career path in an ever-changing environment that can be fast paced with career progression with exceptional training provided. Working alongside the Police in custody suites caring for detainees.
Salary £39,780 per year
£3000 London travel Allowance
£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
You refer a colleague who successfully join us? That's £500 each time!
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.
Mitie Care & Custody isthe 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.
About us
Mitie Care & Custody isthe 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.
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.
A Scottish Widows Pension including Life Assurance,
The Mitie Choices programme provides the opportunity to purchase extra
Holiday Entitlement, Dental Insurance, Health cash plans, critical illness
cover, and discounted gym membership.
you'll qualify for a Blue Light card and associated shopping and
leisure discounts. And if that is not
enough, there is also the Mitie MiDeals:
anotherdiscount scheme with over 3,000 offers available from your
favourite retailers, leisure and utilities companies!
We have a Virtual GP service to get ahead on appointments, and
Employee Assistance Programme for any financial, relationship or mental health
issues
Own a piece of Mitie with a Save-as-Earn (SAYE) or Share Incentive
Plan: A free share for every pair
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.
8.
Recognise
any concerning features in presentation, history or examination that could be
suggestive of safeguarding concerns and take relevant action, liaising with
appropriate multi-disciplinary professionals.
9.
Assist in
the training of new team members.
10.
Develop
positive working relationships with the, custody staff, police officers,
local health organisations, any consultants on call, drug referral workers,
and other organisations which can contribute to the excellence of the
service.
11.
Keep
accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including
the recording of injuries. Ensure all
activities are logged using the appropriate systems: e.g. SystmOne, Rostering Management System
(RMS), Service User Management System (SUMS), and relevant police force
systems.
12.
Provide
written statements for court procedures, attending court when required to do
so
13.
Make use
of clinical supervision opportunities to evaluate your own work and
development.
14.
Participate
in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for
achieving continuous service improvement.
15.
Abide by
the NMC / HCPC code of conduct, maintain professional development through
training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of health
care professionals in the custody setting.
16.
Promote
the health and safety of staff and detainees in accordance with the H&S
policy, taking action to remedy any observed problems and working in a way
which minimises risk.
17.
Takes
responsibility for updating themselves on procedural and clinical updates on
the central systems (RMS) to ensure they are operating to the latest
practices and standards
18.
Takes on responsibilities
of tasks delegated by the company/management team as required.
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.
8.
Recognise
any concerning features in presentation, history or examination that could be
suggestive of safeguarding concerns and take relevant action, liaising with
appropriate multi-disciplinary professionals.
9.
Assist in
the training of new team members.
10.
Develop
positive working relationships with the, custody staff, police officers,
local health organisations, any consultants on call, drug referral workers,
and other organisations which can contribute to the excellence of the
service.
11.
Keep
accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including
the recording of injuries. Ensure all
activities are logged using the appropriate systems: e.g. SystmOne, Rostering Management System
(RMS), Service User Management System (SUMS), and relevant police force
systems.
12.
Provide
written statements for court procedures, attending court when required to do
so
13.
Make use
of clinical supervision opportunities to evaluate your own work and
development.
14.
Participate
in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for
achieving continuous service improvement.
15.
Abide by
the NMC / HCPC code of conduct, maintain professional development through
training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of health
care professionals in the custody setting.
16.
Promote
the health and safety of staff and detainees in accordance with the H&S
policy, taking action to remedy any observed problems and working in a way
which minimises risk.
17.
Takes
responsibility for updating themselves on procedural and clinical updates on
the central systems (RMS) to ensure they are operating to the latest
practices and standards
18.
Takes on responsibilities
of tasks delegated by the company/management team as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN, RGN or dual RMN/RGN Nursing: 2 years - Essential Band 5 minimum
- Paramedic 2 years - Essential
- HCPC/NMC pin please provide Pin Number
- Provide all relevant Certificates
Residency
Essential
- You must have lived in the UK for at least three years to be considered for this role.
Driving
Essential
- You will need a current manual driving license with no restrictions to sometimes travel to other custody suites or local hospitals.
Full UK Address
Essential
- please provide your Full UK Address
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN, RGN or dual RMN/RGN Nursing: 2 years - Essential Band 5 minimum
- Paramedic 2 years - Essential
- HCPC/NMC pin please provide Pin Number
- Provide all relevant Certificates
Residency
Essential
- You must have lived in the UK for at least three years to be considered for this role.
Driving
Essential
- You will need a current manual driving license with no restrictions to sometimes travel to other custody suites or local hospitals.
Full UK Address
Essential
- please provide your Full UK Address
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).
