Forensic Healthcare Professional (FHCP)

Partnering Health; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nuneaton seeks a Forensic Healthcare Professional (FHCP) to join their team. The role involves assessing and treating individuals detained in police custody alongside police officers. Key responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, forensic medical examinations, and maintaining accurate health records. Candidates should have experience in mental health assessment and clinical interventions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing mental health conditions.
• Ability to provide clinical assessments and interventions.
• Experience in forensic medical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Determine if a detainee is suffering from a mental health condition.
• Conduct forensic medical examinations to gather evidence.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of detainee health.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Clinical interventions

Forensic examination

Documentation

Job description

Forensic Healthcare Professional (FHCP)

PHL Group are looking for Forensic Healthcare Professionals (FHCPs) to join the team in Nuneaton. The custody suite are based in Telford. This is an exciting role where you will work alongside police officers to assess and treat individuals who are detained in police custody.

Responsibilities

• Determine if a detainee is suffering from a mental health condition, uncooperative, or lacking necessary diabetes medication.
• Determine if a detainee is a substance misuser or experiencing a head injury.
• Assess and address the health needs of detained individuals.
• Conduct forensic medical examinations to gather evidence for use in the criminal justice system.
• Perform clinical assessments, identify and implement appropriate interventions, and collect forensic samples.
• Provide advice and guidance to ensure the detainees receive proper care.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records to safeguard their health, safety, and welfare while in police custody.

About PHL Group

PHL Group was founded in 2009 by a team of commercial partners and experienced General Practitioners with a clear vision of providing services that would contribute to and benefit the local healthcare economy. PHL (formerly known as Hampshire Doctors on Call) runs Integrated Urgent Care, which evolved from the former Out of Hours model, for localities in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. All of the core services which look after patients with an urgent healthcare need are joined up together, and PHL work closely with system partners such as South Central Ambulance Service. The services we operate include call handling, telephone clinical assessment, out of hours home visiting services and some face-to-face Primary Care appointments services in Hampshire. In 2021 a newly formed Healthcare Division was created and incorporates PHLs Urgent Care, Primary Care and Youla Care Concierge Services. The new division combines PHL's healthcare operations into one team and utilises internal and external resources efficiently to achieve our organisations vision: to be an innovative healthcare enabler, known for providing a range of high-quality care.

Career Opportunities

PHL Group aims to assist candidates with their transition into a career in the thriving and fast-paced private healthcare industry. We are looking for talented individuals that want to join us on our journey to becoming the fastest growing, most trusted healthcare organisation.