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Are you a Band 5 Nurse or Paramedic looking for an autonomous and impactful role where your skills truly make a difference?
The Opportunity:
As a Custody Healthcare Professional, you'll work autonomously, providing essential healthcare to detainees and police staff. This is a unique opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a challenging yet rewarding environment, utilising our company Patient Group Directives (PGDs).
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Assessments: Undertake comprehensive assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, transfer, or release.
- Minor Illness/Injury Management: Provide immediate care for minor ailments and injuries, escalating serious conditions as needed.
- Forensic Examinations: Conduct forensic examinations, record injuries, and collect DNA evidence when appropriate.
- Specimen Collection: Collect specimens in accordance with legislation.
- Substance Misuse Assessments: Assess alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal.
- Mental Health & Learning Disability Assessments: Conduct assessments where appropriate.
- Documentation & Testimony: Maintain meticulous clinical records, provide written statements, and give oral testimony in court as required.
- Support & Development: Contribute to the development of medical services and comply with all relevant competencies and legislation.
What We're Looking For (Essential):
- Registered Nurse (General/Mental Health) or Paramedic
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
- Current NMC or HCPC Registration
- Proficient in Venepuncture
- Experience in A&E, ITU, EAU, SAU, Nurse Practitioner, or Practice Nurse settings (other nursing backgrounds considered for Nurses, front-line experience only for Paramedics)
- Valid UK Driving License with access to a car for work purposes
- Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team
Desirable Skills (Training Provided):
- ILS training
- Safeguarding Level 3 (Adults & Children)
For more information on this role - please Apply Today!
