Forensic Healthcare Professional – Durham

Partnering Health Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike2Work Scheme

DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles

Employee Assistance Program - 24 hour

Employee Recognition - Extra Mile

Family Friendly Policy

Long Service Award

Menopause Support

NHS Discount - Blue Light Card

Paid Sick Pay

Professional Development

Workplace Savings and Low Interest Lod

Job summary

PHL Group is seeking a Forensic Healthcare Professional to work in a custody suite in Durham on a full-time basis. You will assess detainees, provide health care, and collect forensic samples, while collaborating with police officers to support evidence gathering.

Role involves ensuring patient safety, making fitness determinations, and maintaining comprehensive records. Training is provided and a committed, professional approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or paramedic with minimum 3 years’ service.
• Full membership of the NMC or HCPC.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle for business use.
• Competent in oral and written English.
• Have resided in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to be cleared through Police Vetting: Level 2 NPPV.
• DBS check required; initial check on appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments of detainees in police custody.
• Identify health care needs and determine appropriate interventions.
• Collect forensic samples and perform forensic medical examinations.
• Maintain detailed, accurate records and ensure health and welfare of detained persons.
• Provide advice to Custody Officers and escalate to Consultant FME when required.

Skills

Registration with NMC/HCPC

Clinical assessment

Notes & record-keeping

Advising Custody Officers

Forensic medical examination

Fitness to be detained/interview

Alcohol/drug assessment

UK driving license

English proficiency

UK residency 3 years

Police Vetting Level 2 NPPV

DBS check

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

PHL Group are looking for a Forensic Healthcare Professionalworking in custody suite on a Full-time basis covering Durham working alongside police officers to assess and treat individuals detained in Police Custody. Full training will be provided.

Could you identify if a detainee is suffering from a mental health condition? If they are uncooperative or lacking diabetes medication? If they are a substance misuser or suffering from a head injury? Our Forensic HCPS are responsible for assessing and addressing the health needs of detained persons, as well as conducting forensic medical examinations gathering evidence for use in the criminal justice system.

You will be conducting clinical assessments, identifying, and implementing appropriate interventions and collecting forensic samples. Providing advice and guidance to ensure appropriate care is maintained and keeping detailed and accurate records to ensure the health, safety and welfare of detained persons held in police custody.

We encourage you to contact us for an informal visit to the custody suite in order to see for yourself how varied and challenging this role can be.

Forensic Healthcare Professional Skills and Experience:

• Effectively deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and locally agreed protocols.
• Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. Ensure all activities are logged using the systems in use
• Provide advice and support to Custody Officers in determining the health care needs of detainees and the priorities of care. Seek telephone advice and refer cases to the Consultant FME when required.
• Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody.
• Determine an individual’s fitness to be detained, fitness to be released, fitness to be interviewed and competence to understand charge.
• Assessment of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal.

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Nurse or paramedic with minimum of 3 years’ service.
• Full membership of the NMC or HCPC
• Must have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle for business use
• Competent in oral and written English.
• Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to be cleared through the Police Vetting system: Level 2 NPPV clearance.
• A DBS check is required for this post. PHL will undertake an initial check at the appropriate level on appointment.

The Benefits

As well as a rewarding career, development opportunities and a competitive salary, you will also enjoy a generous holiday allowance and the opportunity to join the company pension scheme.

PHL Group has made a commitment to improving the number of ex-military personnel that join our ranks. In 2023, we were awarded the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme Bronze Award and Veteran Aware accreditation. These prestigious accolades highlight our unwavering dedication to supporting ex-military personnel, serving reservists and their families.

As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces community, PHL Group has been awarded the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme Silver Award and Veteran Aware accreditation. These prestigious accolades highlight our unwavering dedication to supporting ex-military personnel, recognising the value that serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If your application is of interest to us, we will normally contact you within 2 weeks of receiving your application.

Benefits

• Bike2Work Scheme. Save up to 42% on bikes & equipment
• DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles. Up to £25 for eye tests, £50 for spectacles
• Employee Assistance Program - 24 hour helpline. 24/7 support for counselling, legal, medical & more
• Employee Recognition. ‘Extra Mile’ Awards
• Family Friendly Policy. Support for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility leave
• Long Service Award. Celebrating 5 & 10 years of service
• Menopause Support. HRT subscription covered & Menopause Pledge
• NHS Discount - Blue Light Card. Staff are eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers a range of official discounts
• Paid Sick Pay. 10 days per year
• Professional Development. Training, courses & team-building opportunities
• Workplace Savings and Low Interest Loans. Payroll savings & low-interest loans