Job summary
Spectrum Community Health CIC currently delivers a Death in Custody clinical review service in the North of England. The clinical reviews are commissioned by NHS England for the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO). We are looking for dynamic and experienced clinical reviewers to join our BANK of reviewers to deliver high quality death in custody clinical reviews. You will be responsible for liaising with the Prison and Probation Ombudsman to conduct timely independent clinical reviews that meet the PPO and NHS England Health and Justice Commissioner's quality standards. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated currently practicing clinicians, with proven track record as investigator and/or clinical reviewers in the custodial healthcare sector, NHS secure environments, or police detention. Joining our bank of reviewers is a fantastic opportunity to work through an innovative, award winning and progressive organisation, with a firm commitment to 'growth without compromise on quality and social value'.
You will be a registered healthcare professional with current appropriate registration e.g. Nurse with NMC membership, or a medical practitioner with GMC. With investigative and analytical skills and an attention to the sensitivity of the role, you will be able to build respect, develop working relationships and partnerships. If you share our passion to make a difference and have the experience, ambition and drive to make this a reality, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake clinical reviews following deaths in custody, reviewing the care the deceased received whilst detained and in care of the NHS.
- Undertake clinical reviews in accordance with national guidance and be recognised as highly professional and credible with partners by developing positive and effective working relationships that enhance the reputation of the service.
- Make early contact with Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) working collaboratively throughout the process to agree a joint approach, assess the level of the investigation, conduct joint interviews, and share findings.
- Visit secure custodial settings as required, interviewing staff and reviewing clinical and operational systems and processes relevant to the deceased's clinical care.
- Examine how and when the prisoner died.
- Examine primary and secondary care provided.
- Produce a chronology of health and social care events leading up to the incident.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
- Access to NHS Pension
- Annual leave on your Birthday
- Refer a friend scheme
- Training and Development opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full breakdown of the job and it's responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description or contact Sallie Chapman on 01924 976523.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full breakdown of the job and it's responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description or contact Sallie Chapman on 01924 976523.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health care professional with current appropriate registration e.g. Nurse with NMC membership (OR) Medical practitioner with GMC registration
- Any nurse registered with the NMC (OR) Be in a healthcare management role incorporating regular involvement in the review and support of clinical practice
- Must be able to provide evidence of continued professional development at post graduate level and of professional revalidation / appraisal
Desirable
- Masters level degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the national Health & Justice agenda
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues and challenges in delivering healthcare services to vulnerable patient groups
- Knowledge and understanding of current key NHS priorities and application to Health & Justice
- Understanding of the principles of equivalence
- Ability to evaluate the equivalence of care delivered within secure environments to that delivered in the wider community
- Good working knowledge of the key functionalities of SystmOne (Electronic Patient Record) including consultations, templates, care plans, electronic prescribing and administration records, tasks and appointments
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Able to understand and interpret post-mortem reports
Desirable
- Possess a working knowledge of HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS)
- Awareness of PSOs/PSIs and other operating requirements of prisons
Skills
Essential
- Able to write analytical and comprehensive reports, generating findings, conclusions and making recommendations
- Enable effective risk analysis and risk management within the custodial health commissioning and provision operating environments
- Able to develop and/or contribute to death in custody investigation action plans
- Able to test and review evidence and hypotheses
- Able to prioritise work against a background of change
- Possesses enhanced investigatory competences and skills, e.g. gathering information and evidence, conducting and recording interviews
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health care professional with current appropriate registration e.g. Nurse with NMC membership (OR) Medical practitioner with GMC registration
- Any nurse registered with the NMC (OR) Be in a healthcare management role incorporating regular involvement in the review and support of clinical practice
- Must be able to provide evidence of continued professional development at post graduate level and of professional revalidation / appraisal
Desirable
- Masters level degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the national Health & Justice agenda
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues and challenges in delivering healthcare services to vulnerable patient groups
- Knowledge and understanding of current key NHS priorities and application to Health & Justice
- Understanding of the principles of equivalence
- Ability to evaluate the equivalence of care delivered within secure environments to that delivered in the wider community
- Good working knowledge of the key functionalities of SystmOne (Electronic Patient Record) including consultations, templates, care plans, electronic prescribing and administration records, tasks and appointments
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Able to understand and interpret post-mortem reports
Desirable
- Possess a working knowledge of HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS)
- Awareness of PSOs/PSIs and other operating requirements of prisons
Skills
Essential
- Able to write analytical and comprehensive reports, generating findings, conclusions and making recommendations
- Enable effective risk analysis and risk management within the custodial health commissioning and provision operating environments
- Able to develop and/or contribute to death in custody investigation action plans
- Able to test and review evidence and hypotheses
- Able to prioritise work against a background of change
- Possesses enhanced investigatory competences and skills, e.g. gathering information and evidence, conducting and recording interviews
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).