Job summary
PHL Group are recruiting for Forensic Healthcare Professionals working in our custody suites covering Southampton, working alongside police officers to assess and treat individuals detained in Police Custody. Full Forensic training is provided.
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 working autonomously, conducting clinical assessments, identifying and implementing appropriate interventions, collecting forensic samples, and providing advice and guidance to ensure appropriate care is maintained. Keeping detailed and accurate records ensures 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 to observe how varied and diverse your skill set would be utilised in this role.
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
- 25 days of annual leave + your birthday off!
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 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.
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 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.
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. Ability to clear an Enhanced DBS check and Level 2 Polive Vetting. Competent in oral and written English. Full and up-to-date registration with NMC or HCPC. Right to work in the UK.
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. Ability to clear an Enhanced DBS check and Level 2 Polive Vetting. Competent in oral and written English. Full and up-to-date registration with NMC or HCPC. Right to work in the UK.
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).
