LJR232838 - Custody Nurse Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service organization is seeking an experienced Custody Nurse Practitioner to join their team in Aberdeen City. The role involves delivering trauma-informed care in custody healthcare settings and performing forensic medical examinations. Essential qualifications include being a registered nurse with an NMC registration and advanced clinical examination skills. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment are available in this dynamic role.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive and accessible recruitment process

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration required.
• Willingness to undertake additional training for Non-Medical Prescribing necessary.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred nursing care in custody and SARCS.
• Undertake forensic medical examinations while maintaining documentation standards.
• Collaborate with forensic medical examiners and police officers.

Skills

Registered Nurse (Adult/Mental Health)

Clinical decision-making

Advanced clinical examination skills

Education

Current NMC registration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Custody Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team within the Kittybrewster Custody Suite and Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS). This is a unique opportunity to deliver trauma-informed care in a challenging and rewarding environment, supporting both custody healthcare and forensic medical services.

Key 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.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Mental Health) with current NMC registration.
• Willingness to undertake additional training, including Non-Medical Prescribing and Forensic Examination skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced clinical examination skills /Evidence of further education in areas such as Minor Injury/Illness. Or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Experience in custody healthcare or forensic nursing.
• Experience in Emergency medicine, acute care or primary care

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team preparing for legislative changes that will allow nurses to conduct full forensic examinations independently.
• Contribute to a service that is critical for patient safety and meeting national standards for sexual assault care.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialist training.

Informal enquires to Senior Charge Nurse Linda Buchan ([e-mail]), Senior Charge nurse/SARCS Nurse Coordinator Stephanie Brock ([e-mail]) or Julie-Anne Stuart Lead Nurse Prison and Custody ([e-mail])

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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