Police Custody Nurse/ Paramedic

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

Job summary

A community health organization in the UK seeks experienced Nurses or Paramedics to join their team. The role involves conducting health assessments and providing care in police custody, requiring a qualified status and a driving licence. With at least 3 years' experience essential, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in vulnerable individuals' lives. Full training in forensic procedures will be provided, and a range of attractive benefits is available.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Comprehensive benefits packages

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications as a Registered Nurse or Paramedic.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience required.
• Driving Licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic sampling and collect blood samples per legal protocols.
• Administer medications safely and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Assess health and manage care for detainees' physical and mental health.
• Manage acute disease conditions and refer to specialists when necessary.

Skills

Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic

3+ years post-qualification experience

Driving Licence

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 South 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.

You will be working across all three custody suites within South Yorkshire, Barnsley, Doncaster and Sheffield.

Main duties of the job

• 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.
• 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 review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the Role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.