Job summary
PHL Group are looking for a Healthcare Professionalworking in custody suite covering York working alongside police officers to assess and treat individuals detained in Police Custody. Full training will be provided
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.
Hours: 37.5 to 42 hours per week
Main duties of the job
Forensic Healthcare Professional Skills and Experience:
- 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 Group was founded in 2009 by a team of commercial partners and experienced General Practitioners with a clear vision of providing services that would contribute to a nd benefit the local healthcare economy. PHL (formerly known as Hampshire Doctors on Call) runs Integrated Urgent Care, which evolved from the former Out of Hours model, for localities in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. All of the core services which look after patients with an urgent healthcare
need are joined up together, and PHL work closely with system partners such as South Central Ambulance Service. The services we operate include call handling, telephone clinical assessment, out of hours home visiting services and some face-to-face
Primary Care appointments services in Hampshire. In 2021 a newly formed Healthcare Division was created and incorporates PHLs Urgent Care and Primary Care. The new division combines PHL's
healthcare operations into one team and utilises internal and external
resources efficiently to achieve our organisations vision: to be an innovative healthcare enabler, known for providing a range of high-quality care. PHL Group aims to assist 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 healthcare organisation.
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.
CARING
- Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Custody Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody.
- Carry out forensic sampling.
- 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 and retrieval of blood samples under the Road Traffic Act.
- 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.
EFFICIENT
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.
- Abide by the NMC/ HCPC code of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of nurses and paramedics in the custody setting.
- 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.
- Participate in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for achieving continuous service improvement.
- Keep up to date on current internal and external procedures and regulations.
RESPECT
- Develop positive working relationships with Consultant FMEs and doctors, custody staff, police officers, local healthcare providers, drug referral workers, and other organisations which can contribute to service excellence.
TEAMWORK
- Work with other members of the team to ensure that a high quality service is provided at all times.
- Work cooperatively and productively, openly exchanging information and supporting colleagues to achieve team goals.
- Assist in the training of new team members.
ACCOUNTABILITY
- Be accountable for decisions made based upon a strict interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures.
FUN
- Be a positive, committed team member, who partakes in the more light-hearted interactions with clinical and custody colleagues, in what can be a challenging environment.
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.
CARING
- Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Custody Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody.
- Carry out forensic sampling.
- 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 and retrieval of blood samples under the Road Traffic Act.
- 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.
EFFICIENT
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.
- Abide by the NMC/ HCPC code of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of nurses and paramedics in the custody setting.
- 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.
- Participate in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for achieving continuous service improvement.
- Keep up to date on current internal and external procedures and regulations.
RESPECT
- Develop positive working relationships with Consultant FMEs and doctors, custody staff, police officers, local healthcare providers, drug referral workers, and other organisations which can contribute to service excellence.
TEAMWORK
- Work with other members of the team to ensure that a high quality service is provided at all times.
- Work cooperatively and productively, openly exchanging information and supporting colleagues to achieve team goals.
- Assist in the training of new team members.
ACCOUNTABILITY
- Be accountable for decisions made based upon a strict interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures.
FUN
- Be a positive, committed team member, who partakes in the more light-hearted interactions with clinical and custody colleagues, in what can be a challenging environment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Paramedic with minimum of 3 years post-qualification service.
- Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Registered as RGN or Paramedic.
- Competent in oral and written English.
- Full membership of the NMC/HCPC
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Paramedic with minimum of 3 years post-qualification service.
- Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Registered as RGN or Paramedic.
- Competent in oral and written English.
- Full membership of the NMC/HCPC
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
