Custody Nurse/Paramedic

Sanctuary Personnel; Tees Valley; Sur place; GBP 39 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible hours

Development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Health benefits

Impactful work

Résumé du poste

You will support Custody Sergeants, perform forensic procedures, and ensure compliant care pathways, contributing to high standards of care in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• NMC/HCPC codes of conduct
• Experience in custody healthcare setting preferred
• Ability to carry out forensic sampling and assess fitness for detention/release

Responsabilités

• Provide professional, responsive healthcare service to detained individuals in custody.
• Carry out forensic sampling as required.
• Assess fitness for detention, release, interview and understanding of processes and charges.
• Evaluate intoxication and withdrawal and obtain blood samples per applicable laws.
• Guide Custody Officers on healthcare needs and care prioritisation.
• Deliver forensic practitioner services per Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Codes of Practice.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Stay updated with procedures and regulations.
• Collaborate with team to deliver high-quality service.
• Build relationships with Consultant FMEs, doctors, custody staff and partner organisations.
• Contribute to audits and service improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

Custody healthcare

Forensic assessment

Blood sampling

Communication

Formation

NMC registration

Bachelor’s in Nursing

Outils

Forensic sampling equipment

Description du poste

Are you ready to take on a dynamic and fulfilling role as a Custody Nurse/Paramedic? We are searching for a skilled and committed professional to join our team in Middlesbrough, UK where you will play a critical role in providing essential healthcare services in a unique and challenging environment. Offering a competitive salary of £43,272.68 annually, this role invites individuals who are eager to make a meaningful impact. With flexible options for Full Time or Part Time employment, you will find a rewarding career that supports a work-life balance. Join a team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible Working Options: Choose between full-time or part-time work to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Professional Development: We offer continuous learning and development opportunities to help you grow and advance in your career.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a friendly, efficient, and collaborative team passionate about making a difference.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with a robust healthcare plan that keeps you covered.
• Engaging and Impactful Work: Every day brings new challenges and the ability to make a significant impact on the well-being of those in custody.

What you will do:

• Provide a professional, responsive, and compassionate service to detained individuals in custody, supporting Custody Sergeants and Officers in assessing healthcare needs and ensuring an effective care pathway throughout detention.
• Carry out forensic sampling as required.
• Assess and determine an individual’s fitness for detention, release, interview, and their capacity to understand processes and charges.
• Evaluate alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal, and obtain blood samples in accordance with the Road Traffic Act.
• Offer guidance and support to Custody Officers in identifying healthcare needs and prioritising care, seeking advice from the Lead Nurse or Consultant FME when necessary.
• Deliver forensic practitioner services in line with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Codes of Practice and local protocols.
• Adhere to NMC/HCPC codes of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and promote the role of nurses within the custody setting.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous records, including injury documentation, ensuring all activities are properly logged using relevant systems.
• Stay up to date with current internal and external procedures and regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to consistently deliver a high-quality service.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Consultant FMEs, doctors, custody staff, police officers, healthcare providers, drug referral workers, and partner organisations.
• Contribute to data collection for audits and continuous service improvement initiatives.

By choosing to work in Middlesbrough, you will enjoy a city brimming with heritage and culture, with its stunning parks and close proximity to the North Yorkshire Moors and spectacular coastline. This is not just a job; it is a chance to become part of a vibrant community offering rich experiences both in and out of work. Join us and make a difference in a place that offers both professional and personal enrichment.