Nurse / Paramedic Police Custody South Yorkshire
The closing date is 07 August 2025
Job summary
Have you seen 24 Hours in Police Custody?
Are you a Nurse looking for a new challenge? A Paramedic ready for the next step in your career?
Do you want to work in police custody healthcare and make a remarkable, positive, and lasting difference in peoples lives?
If you answered yes, then this is the perfect role for you!
Join our dedicated healthcare team in South Yorkshire, where your skills will help deliver compassionate care in a unique and rewarding environment. You'll work closely with police and legal professionals, providing vital healthcare support to vulnerable individuals in police custody.
No previous forensic experience is required, full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Forensic Sampling: Carry out forensic sampling procedures, including collecting blood samples for road traffic offences, ensuring strict compliance with legal protocols and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Administration of Medication: Safely administer prescribed medications to detainees in accordance with clinical protocols, maintaining accurate records and monitoring for any adverse reactions.
- Assessment and Care: Conduct comprehensive health assessments and provide ongoing medical care to detainees, managing both physical and mental health needs.
- Acute Disease Management: Recognize and promptly manage acute medical conditions, ensuring detainees receive effective treatment and referral to specialist care when necessary.
Qualifications - Essential: Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.
Experience - Essential:
- A minimum of 3 years' post qualification experience.
- Driving Licence (required).
- Previous experience in any of the following would be ideal to assist you in the role: A&E, walk-in centre, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, as a Paramedic Practitioner, Registered Nurse or other relevant discipline.
- Must have RTW in UK, Lived in UK British Passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months.
- All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust:
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job:
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work:
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPABACAFB6
Job locations
Shepcote Lane Police Custody
Shepcote Ln, Tinsley
Sheffield
S9 1TP
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Shepcote Lane Police Custody
Shepcote Ln, Tinsley
Sheffield
S9 1TP
Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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