Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS
Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England,
serving a population of around 600,000 people.
We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.
The successful candidate will be
expected to provide a high quality holistic health management for patients
detained within Durham Constabulary Custody Suites and forensic service throughout
the County Durham and Darlington area.
Total Healthcare requires a
permanent Custody Care Practitioner to work within its existing team of
Forensic Practitioners and Forensic Medical Examiners. The purpose of the role is to provide high
quality holistic forensic healthcare to detainees in Police Custody Suites
throughout County Durham and other non-custody locations.
The role requires a high level of
autonomous confidence and a sound knowledge of forensic practices in order to provide the delivery
of highly specialist healthcare to support the Criminal Justice System in collaboration with
Durham Constabulary.
Main duties of the job
This
is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Total Healthcare Service. To provide healthcare services to detainees
in Police Custody and in non custodial settings. Provide specialist advice to detainees,
detention staff, Police Officers or any other person involved in the detention
process.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience within Minor
injuries/illness is advantagous.
Must be willing to undertake
Forensic training.
You must be an excellent role model, able to
facilitate change and service improvements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience within Minor
injuries/illness is advantagous.
Must be willing to undertake
Forensic training.
You must be an excellent role model, able to
facilitate change and service improvements.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a custodial setting, minor injury unit or accident and emergency environment.
- Experience of working in a changing environment
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current NMC of HPC registration
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or Qualified Paramedic
- Degree Level Qualification or equivalent in a health related area Accredited Clinical Skills Course
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- FFLM or UKAFN Membership
- Forensic qualifications
- Accredited Forensic/Custody related qualifications Prescribing qualification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the Criminal Justice system and National Agenda Working Knowledge of PACE 1984, RTA sec 5, Police reform Act 2000. Working knowledge of the Safer Detention and handlingof persons in police custody guidelines 2006
Desirable
- Completion of all in house Custody related courses
Special Requirements
Essential
- Successful Non Police Personnel Vetting Level 2 approval Computer literate
- Ability to drive in all weather conditions, at all times of day across the County to fulfil the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Current NPPV level 2 vetting approval
- Able to use NSPIS, MS Office, SystmOne
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a custodial setting, minor injury unit or accident and emergency environment.
- Experience of working in a changing environment
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current NMC of HPC registration
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or Qualified Paramedic
- Degree Level Qualification or equivalent in a health related area Accredited Clinical Skills Course
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- FFLM or UKAFN Membership
- Forensic qualifications
- Accredited Forensic/Custody related qualifications Prescribing qualification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the Criminal Justice system and National Agenda Working Knowledge of PACE 1984, RTA sec 5, Police reform Act 2000. Working knowledge of the Safer Detention and handlingof persons in police custody guidelines 2006
Desirable
- Completion of all in house Custody related courses
Special Requirements
Essential
- Successful Non Police Personnel Vetting Level 2 approval Computer literate
- Ability to drive in all weather conditions, at all times of day across the County to fulfil the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Current NPPV level 2 vetting approval
- Able to use NSPIS, MS Office, SystmOne
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
