Nurse / Paramedic Police Custody West Yorkshire

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West Yorkshire is seeking a Nurse / Paramedic to join their team in police custody healthcare. The role involves delivering compassionate care, conducting health assessments, and administering medications. Ideal candidates should have a nursing/paramedic qualification and at least 3 years of experience. Generous annual leave and NHS discounts are included, along with full training for those without prior forensic experience.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discounts

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Must have Right To Work in the UK; British Passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months.
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out forensic sampling procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Safely administer prescribed medications to detainees.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and provide ongoing medical care.

Skills

Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic

Driving Licence

Experience in A&E or community nursing

Education

Post-qualification experience (minimum 3 years)

Job description

Overview

Nurse / Paramedic Police Custody West Yorkshire. Join our dedicated healthcare team in West Yorkshire to provide compassionate care in police custody, working closely with police and legal professionals to support vulnerable individuals.

You will work within all six custody suites in West Yorkshire (Normanton, Huddersfield, Halifax, Elland Road, Stainbeck, Bradford). No previous forensic experience is required; full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Forensic sampling: Carry out forensic sampling procedures, including collecting blood samples for road traffic offences, ensuring strict compliance with legal protocols and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Administration of medication: Safely administer prescribed medications to detainees in accordance with clinical protocols, maintaining accurate records and monitoring for any adverse reactions.
• Assessment and care: Conduct comprehensive health assessments and provide ongoing medical care to detainees, managing both physical and mental health needs.
• Acute disease management: Recognize and promptly manage acute medical conditions, ensuring detainees receive effective treatment and referral to specialist care when necessary.

Job summary

This role description reflects responsibilities in police custody healthcare to deliver compassionate care in a unique setting.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.
• A minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Driving Licence (required).
• Experience in any of the following would be ideal to assist in the role: A&E, walk-in centre, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, Paramedic Practitioner, Registered Nurse, or other relevant discipline.
• Must have Right To Work in the UK; British Passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months.
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. Our culture is grounded in values focused on delivering high-quality care; in our latest CQC evaluation, Adult Services were rated "Outstanding" for caring and overall rating was "Good".

Perks include generous annual leave and NHS discounts. Full benefits are listed on the Join Our Team page: www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team.

Job details

Role is based in the UK and conditional on the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship eligibility considerations apply as appropriate.

Employer details

Employer: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: West Yorkshire Police, Elland Road, Leeds, LS11 8BU

Employer's website: https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/