• Job Description

  Req#: E0059-wwhere?language=en&page=1645&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you looking for an alternative path in your nursing or paramedic career? Wecan offer a new and exciting career path in an ever-changing environment that can be fast paced with career progression with exceptional training provided. Working alongside the Police in custody suites caring for detainees.

  • Salary £40,000 per year

  • £1000 bonus when completed 12 months service.

  • Full time (4 on, 4 off) and Part time roles available shifts will include days and Nights.

  • Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum

  • NMC/HCPC Registration paid

  As a qualified nurse or paramedic, you can have a career within the criminal justice system helping some of the most vulnerable people in society who we believe should have the right to healthcare to ensure their health and wellbeing is at the centre of our care approach. We are looking for people who want to deliver gold standard care and be a proud part of a team who has this vision with a real passion for developing clinical, forensic, and wider skills.

  No previous forensic experience required as full training will be given.

  The role requires the flexibility to work not only in your base Custody suite but across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area.

  Main duties of the job

  The custody suites can be an energetic place to work, with no two shifts the same. Whilst detained, we provide individuals with all their physical, mental healthcare and wellbeing needs, as well as gather any forensic samples needed by the police to aid their investigations. Making careful records on our computerised systems, you'll be assessing whether people are fit to be detained or released, administering medications when needed, and working with local Liaison and Diversion teams to address root cause issues that can prevent future crime.

  About us

  What about opportunities for growth?

  We will support you every step of the way, developing your skills to professionally deliver this rewarding, sometimes challenging role with integrity and respect. You will receive a full induction and training given to start the role. Ongoing professional development, as well as a wealth of other online learning courses and of course many opportunities to progress to Senior Healthcare Professional and beyond.

  Date posted

  10 January 2024

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £40,000 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  E0059-wwhere

  Job locations

  West Mercia Constabulary

  Bath Street

  Hereford

  HR1 2HT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please read full job description attached

  1. To deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the locally agreed protocols.

  2. Provide advice and support to custody officers in determining the health care needs of detainees and the priorities of care, seeking advice from Seniors, Lead Seniors and Clinical Leads / Consultants on call when required.

  3. Work with other members of the team to ensure that the service is provided at all times. Including demonstrating flexibility and acting supportively at all times.

  4. Attend other sites as required: e.g. hospitals to carry out blood and toxicology procedures

  5. Work with other members of the team including, where relevant: Liaison & Diversion, Court staff and Community Teams to ensure a seamless service is delivered, demonstrating flexibility and acting supportively at all times.

  6. Identify vulnerabilities and make referrals to external services for the ongoing support of the service user

  7. To understand and implement the principles of safeguarding children, young people and adults who have support needs. Ensuring compliance with local safeguarding policies, procedures and other statutory requirements.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please read full job description attached

  1. To deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the locally agreed protocols.

  2. Provide advice and support to custody officers in determining the health care needs of detainees and the priorities of care, seeking advice from Seniors, Lead Seniors and Clinical Leads / Consultants on call when required.

  3. Work with other members of the team to ensure that the service is provided at all times. Including demonstrating flexibility and acting supportively at all times.

  4. Attend other sites as required: e.g. hospitals to carry out blood and toxicology procedures

  5. Work with other members of the team including, where relevant: Liaison & Diversion, Court staff and Community Teams to ensure a seamless service is delivered, demonstrating flexibility and acting supportively at all times.

  6. Identify vulnerabilities and make referrals to external services for the ongoing support of the service user

  7. To understand and implement the principles of safeguarding children, young people and adults who have support needs. Ensuring compliance with local safeguarding policies, procedures and other statutory requirements.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RN, RGN or dual RMN/RGN Nursing: 2 years post qualification - Band 5 minimum
  • Paramedic 2 years post qualification.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant field (General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare, Mental Health, or Ambulance Service

  Desirable

  • HCPC/NMC (required)
  • Driving Licence (required)
  • All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RN, RGN or dual RMN/RGN Nursing: 2 years post qualification - Band 5 minimum
  • Paramedic 2 years post qualification.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant field (General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare, Mental Health, or Ambulance Service

  Desirable

  • HCPC/NMC (required)
  • Driving Licence (required)
  • All candidates will be subject to 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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

  Address

  West Mercia Constabulary

  Bath Street

  Hereford

  HR1 2HT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

  Address

  West Mercia Constabulary

  Bath Street

  Hereford

  HR1 2HT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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