Custody Nurse/Paramedic - Lincoln – Forensic Healthcare

Sanctuary Personnel; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional registration

Annual leave

Sick pay

Overtime rates

Death in Service

Pension

Employment Assistance Programme

Travel reimbursement

Uniforms and training

Revalidation support

Career development

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is seeking a Custody Nurse/Paramedic to join our team in Lincoln, UK. This full-time HCP position involves autonomous work within custody contracts, delivering essential medical care and assessments to detainees.

The role offers a solid benefits package and opportunities to develop clinical and forensic skills. You will respond to calls, perform clinical assessments, determine fitness for detention or transfer, and document care and testimony as required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse – adult or Paramedic.
• Minimum 2 years qualified; 3 years’ experience for certain contracts.
• NMC or HCPC registration.
• Proficient in venipuncture.
• UK resident for the last 3 years.
• Nursing experience in A&E, ITU, EAU, SAU, or as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Valid UK Driving Licence with access to a car.
• Experience working closely with team members and external parties to improve patient care.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all calls as directed by the call centre.
• Conduct clinical assessments and provide high-standard clinical care for detainees.
• Assess fitness for detention, interview, release, or transfer.
• Deliver healthcare interventions for minor illnesses or injuries and refer serious conditions for further attention.
• Perform forensic examinations and collect DNA evidence if necessary.
• Manage care for injured police officers or staff.
• Collect specimens as required by legislation.
• Work according to PACE legislation Code C.
• Provide written statements and oral testimony when required by courts or tribunals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records for company access.
• Evaluate alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal.
• Conduct mental health and learning disability assessments if applicable.
• Collaborate with medical services development under the Clinical Lead.
• Fulfill duties as a Forensic Clinician in custody.
• Continuously improve your clinical and forensic skills by keeping an auditable record of your experience.
• Participate in promoting policies such as Equality and Diversity, Information Governance, and Safeguarding.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Forensic care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Venipuncture

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is seeking a Custody Nurse/Paramedic to join our team in Lincoln, UK. This full-time HCP position involves autonomous work within custody contracts, delivering essential medical care and assessments to detainees.

The role offers a solid benefits package and opportunities to develop clinical and forensic skills. You will respond to calls, perform clinical assessments, determine fitness for detention or transfer, and document care and testimony as required.