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
- No previous forensic experience required as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
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.
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
Mitie Care & Custody isthe market-leader in outsourced Police services in the UK. Our philosophy is all about delivering the Exceptional Every Day to the people in our care whilst providing you great training, development, and career opportunities.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
Attend other sites as required: e.g. hospitals to carry out blood and toxicology procedures
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.
Identify vulnerabilities and make referrals to external services for the ongoing support of the service user
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.
Recognise any concerning features in presentation, history or examination that could be suggestive of safeguarding concerns and take relevant action, liaising with appropriate multi-disciplinary professionals.
Assist in the training of new team members.
Develop positive working relationships with the, custody staff, police officers, local health organisations, any consultants on call, drug referral workers, and other organisations which can contribute to the excellence of the service.
Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. Ensure all activities are logged using the appropriate systems: e.g. SystmOne, Rostering Management System (RMS), Service User Management System (SUMS), and relevant police force systems.
Provide written statements for court procedures, attending court when required to do so
Make use of clinical supervision opportunities to evaluate your own work and development.
Participate in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for achieving continuous service improvement.
Abide by the NMC / HCPC code of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of health care professionals in the custody setting.
Promote the health and safety of staff and detainees in accordance with the H&S policy, taking action to remedy any observed problems and working in a way which minimises risk.
Takes responsibility for updating themselves on procedural and clinical updates on the central systems (RMS) to ensure they are operating to the latest practices and standards
Takes on responsibilities of tasks delegated by the company/management team as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
Attend other sites as required: e.g. hospitals to carry out blood and toxicology procedures
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.
Identify vulnerabilities and make referrals to external services for the ongoing support of the service user
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.
Recognise any concerning features in presentation, history or examination that could be suggestive of safeguarding concerns and take relevant action, liaising with appropriate multi-disciplinary professionals.
Assist in the training of new team members.
Develop positive working relationships with the, custody staff, police officers, local health organisations, any consultants on call, drug referral workers, and other organisations which can contribute to the excellence of the service.
Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. Ensure all activities are logged using the appropriate systems: e.g. SystmOne, Rostering Management System (RMS), Service User Management System (SUMS), and relevant police force systems.
Provide written statements for court procedures, attending court when required to do so
Make use of clinical supervision opportunities to evaluate your own work and development.
Participate in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for achieving continuous service improvement.
Abide by the NMC / HCPC code of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of health care professionals in the custody setting.
Promote the health and safety of staff and detainees in accordance with the H&S policy, taking action to remedy any observed problems and working in a way which minimises risk.
Takes responsibility for updating themselves on procedural and clinical updates on the central systems (RMS) to ensure they are operating to the latest practices and standards
Takes on responsibilities of tasks delegated by the company/management team as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 years of post-qualification experience in a health care professional role
- Ability to work swiftly, with accuracy, in a busy environment
- Confident working independently with minimal supervision
- Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 36 months
- A full UK driving licence.
- Registered as Registered General Nurse (RGN), dual RGN & Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) or Paramedic
- Competent in oral and written English
- Full membership of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC)
- Committed to completing training that is a requirement of the role
- Basic IT Skills: Confident updating central computer records on multiple systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 years of post-qualification experience in a health care professional role
- Ability to work swiftly, with accuracy, in a busy environment
- Confident working independently with minimal supervision
- Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 36 months
- A full UK driving licence.
- Registered as Registered General Nurse (RGN), dual RGN & Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) or Paramedic
- Competent in oral and written English
- Full membership of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC)
- Committed to completing training that is a requirement of the role
- Basic IT Skills: Confident updating central computer records on multiple systems
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).
