Forensic Custody Nurse Practitioner

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Registered Nurse (Adult/Mental Health) to deliver high-quality, person-centred care within police custody and SARCS settings in Scotland.

You will conduct forensic medical examinations, serve as a forensically trained chaperone, and work with Forensic Medical Examiners, Police Custody Officers, and multidisciplinary teams. The role requires autonomous practice and adherence to strict evidence collection standards.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Willingness to undertake additional training including Forensic Examination skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to individuals in police custody and SARCS settings.
• Undertake forensic medical examinations and act as a forensically trained chaperone in line with HIS standards.
• Work collaboratively with Forensic Medical Examiners, Police Custody Officers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold the highest standards of evidence collection and chain of custody.

Skills

Autonomous working

Clinical decision making

Documentation skills

Willingness to undertake training

Forensic examination skills (desirable

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult/Mental Health) with current NMC registration

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Registered Nurse (Adult/Mental Health) to deliver high-quality, person-centred care within police custody and SARCS settings in Scotland.

You will conduct forensic medical examinations, serve as a forensically trained chaperone, and work with Forensic Medical Examiners, Police Custody Officers, and multidisciplinary teams. The role requires autonomous practice and adherence to strict evidence collection standards.