Job summary
PHL Group are looking for Forensic Healthcare
Professionals (FHCPs)to join the team in West Mercia. The custody suites are based
in Hereford, Kidderminster, Worcester, Shrewsbury and Telford. This is an
exciting role where you will work alongside police officers to assess and treat
individuals who are detained in police custody.
Could you determine if a detainee is suffering from
a mental health condition, uncooperative, or lacking necessary diabetes
medication? Are they a substance misuser or experiencing a head injury? Our
FHCPs are responsible for assessing and
addressing the health needs of detained individuals, as well as conducting
forensic medical examinations to gather evidence for use in the criminal
justice system.
We invite you to contact us for an informal visit
to the custody suite to see first hand how varied and challenging this role can
be.
Hours: 42 hours per week, embedded. Part
time and Bank contracts are available.
Salary: £40,000 FTE or £20 per hour for
Bank staff.
Location: Hereford and/or Kidderminster
and/or Worcester and/or Shrewsbury and/or Telford.
Application:
When you
apply, please include your preferred location and weekly hours in your covering
email.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will perform clinical assessments, identify and implement appropriate interventions, and collect forensic samples. You will provide advice and guidance to ensure the detainees receive proper care, maintaining detailed and accurate records to safeguard their health, safety, and welfare while in police custody.
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 and 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, Primary
Care and Youla Care Concierge Services. 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
- 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.
- 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 code of conduct, maintain professional
development through training and experience, and use
opportunities to promote the role of nurses 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Be accountable for decisions made based upon a strict
interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures.
- 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
- 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.
- 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 code of conduct, maintain professional
development through training and experience, and use
opportunities to promote the role of nurses 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Be accountable for decisions made based upon a strict
interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures.
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Paramedic with a minimum of 3 years' service. Full membership to either the NMC or HCPC. Have been continuously a resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
- A full UK driving license. Ability to pass an enhanced DBS check. Ability to pass full police vetting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Paramedic with a minimum of 3 years' service. Full membership to either the NMC or HCPC. Have been continuously a resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
- A full UK driving license. Ability to pass an enhanced DBS check. Ability to pass full 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.
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).
