Forensic Healthcare Professional - Southampton

Partnering Health Ltd

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Job summary

PHL group are looking for a Forensic Healthcare Professional to support Hampshire Constabulary working in custody suite covering the Isle of Wight working alongside police officers to assess and treat individuals detained in Police Custody.

Could you identify if a detainee is suffering from a mental health condition? If they are uncooperative or lacking diabetes medication? If they are a substance misuser or suffering from a head injury? Our Forensic HCPS are responsible for assessing and addressing the health needs of detained persons, as well as conducting forensic medical examinations gathering evidence for use in the criminal justice system.

You will be conducting clinical assessments, identifying and implementing appropriate interventions and collecting forensic samples. Providing advice and guidance to ensure appropriate care is maintained and keeping detailed and accurate records to ensure the health, safety and welfare of detained persons held in police custody.

We encourage you to contact us for an informal visit to the custody suite in order to see for yourself how varied and challenging this role can be.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period: therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

Effectively deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and locally agreed protocols.
Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. Ensure all activities are logged using the systems in use
Provide advice and support to Custody Officers in determining the health care needs of detainees and the priorities of care. Seek telephone advice and refer cases to the Consultant FME when required.
Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody.
Determine an individuals fitness to be detained, fitness to be released, fitness to be interviewed and competence to understand charge.
Assessment of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal.

About us

PHL launched a custody healthcare service in 2019 working as a service provider to Hampshire Police offering healthcare services to detained persons in one of the 4 custody centres in Hampshire.The service model involves suitably qualified healthcare professionals offering services in each of the custody suites for the assigned police force. The local teams work closely with local partner agencies such as substance misuse, mental health and liaison and diversion teams to offer a non-judgemental, patient focused approach which considers their immediate healthcare requirement, long term conditions and co-morbidities and the patients ongoing social and health needs.

PHL Group aims to assist suitable candidates with their transition into a career in the thriving and fast-paced private healthcare industry. We are looking for talented individuals that want to join us on our journey to becoming the fastest growing, most trusted and healthcare organisation. The Ministry of Defence has recognised PHL Group with a bronze award for our work with service leavers and the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

The Benefits

As well as a rewarding career, development opportunities and a competitive salary, you will also enjoy a generous holiday allowance and the opportunity to join the company pension scheme.

Sick Pay
Long Service Award
Bike2Work Scheme
Employees Assistance Programme
NHS Discounts
Family Friendly Policy
Employee Recognition

Date posted

04 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.01 to £20.41 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0062-24-0023

Job locations

Ailsa House, 3 Turnberry House,

Parkway, Solent Business Park,

Whiteley

PO15 7FJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Health Care Professional, you will be joining our team of clinicians who are on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assess and address the health needs of detained persons, as well as conducting forensic medical examinations gathering evidence for use in the criminal justice system. The role will involve conducting clinical assessments, identifying and implementing appropriate interventions, collecting forensic samples, providing advice and guidance and maintaining detailed and accurate records to ensure the health, safety and welfare of detained persons held in police custody.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse or Paramedic with a minimum of 3 years in practice. Have been a continuous resident of the UK for the last 3 years. A full UK driving licence. Competent in oral and written English. Full and up-to-date registration with NMC or HCPC. Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

Not applicable.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse or Paramedic with a minimum of 3 years in practice. Have been a continuous resident of the UK for the last 3 years. A full UK driving licence. Competent in oral and written English. Full and up-to-date registration with NMC or HCPC. Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

Not applicable.

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.