Police Custody Nurse/ Paramedic

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in West Yorkshire is seeking qualified Nurses or Paramedics to provide essential healthcare services within police custody. In this role, you'll perform forensic sampling, administer medications, and manage health assessments for detainees. With a requirement for a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience and a driving license, you'll be critical in ensuring compassionate care. Full training will be provided for those without previous forensic experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic is essential.
• Minimum 3 years of post qualification experience required.
• Driving licence required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out forensic sampling procedures.
• Safely administer prescribed medications to detainees.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and provide ongoing medical care.
• Recognise and manage acute medical conditions.

Skills

Forensic Sampling

Medication Administration

Health Assessment

Acute Disease Management

Education

Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic

3 years post qualification experience

Job description

Have you seen 24 Hours in Police Custody? Are you a Nurse looking for a new challenge? A Paramedic ready for the next step in your career? Do you want to work in police custody healthcare and make a remarkable, positive, and lasting difference in peoples lives? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect role for you! Join our dedicated healthcare team in West Yorkshire, where your skills will help deliver compassionate care in a unique and rewarding environment. You’ll work closely with police and legal professionals, providing vital healthcare support to vulnerable individuals in police custody. No previous forensic experience is required full training will be provided.

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: Recognise and promptly manage acute medical conditions, ensuring detainees receive effective treatment and referral to specialist care when necessary.

Qualifications

• Essential: Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.
• Experience Essential: A minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience.
• Driving Licence: Required.
• Previous experience in any of the following would be ideal to assist you in the role: A&E, walk-in centre, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, as a Paramedic Practitioner, Registered Nurse or other relevant discipline.
• Right to Work: Must have RTW in UK, lived in 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.

Please contact Samantha Clewley at [e-mail] for more information about this job. Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust – Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole 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. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated “Good”, with our Adult Services rated “Outstanding” for caring.

Perks of the Job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk (click on the “Join Our Team” tab).

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.