Registered General Nurses and Paramedics

Mountain Healthcare Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Forensic Healthcare Professional to work in custody suites, conducting assessments and providing care to individuals detained in police custody. Candidates should be Registered Nurses or Paramedics with at least 3 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities to join a pension scheme. Location is in Worcester, UK, and all necessary training will be provided.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of service as a Registered Nurse or Paramedic.
• Competent in conducting clinical assessments and forensic examinations.
• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments for detained individuals.
• Perform forensic medical examinations and collect evidence.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of all activities.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Mental health condition identification

Forensic medical examinations

Communication in English

Education

Registered Nurse or Paramedic qualification

Job description

Role Overview

PHL Group is looking for a Forensic Healthcare Professional (FHCP) to work in custody suites covering Durham, working alongside police officers to assess and treat individuals detained in police custody.

Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments to identify mental health conditions, substance misuse, head injuries, and other health needs.
• Assess and address health needs of detained persons, including providing advice and guidance to custody officers and sergeants.
• Perform forensic medical examinations and collect forensic samples for evidence in the criminal justice system.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous notes, including recording injuries, and logging all activities using the systems in use.
• Determine fitness to be detained, released, interviewed, and competence to understand charge.
• Seek telephone advice and refer cases to the Consultant Forensic Medical Examiner (FME) when required.
• Deliver the forensic practitioner service in line with the Codes of Practice, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, and locally agreed protocols.

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse or paramedic with a minimum of 3 years of service.
• Full membership of the NMC or HCPC.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle for business use.
• Competent in oral and written English.
• Residency in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to be cleared through the Police Vetting system: Level 2 NPPV clearance.
• DBS check required for the post.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Opportunity to join the company pension scheme.
• Competitive salary, with development opportunities.

Additional Information

PHL Group has a commitment to improving the number of ex‑military personnel that join our ranks and has received the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme Bronze Award and Veteran Aware accreditation.