Forensic Healthcare Professional – Guernsey- BANK

PHL Group; Guernsey (WY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike2Work

Eye Tests

Employee Assistance (EAP)

Extra Mile Awards

Family Friendly Policy

Long Service

Menopause Support

Blue Light Card

Paid Sick Leave

Professional Development

Savings & Loans

Job summary

PHL Group in Guernsey is seeking Bank Forensic Healthcare Professionals to work with police officers to assess and treat individuals detained in Police Custody.

You will conduct clinical assessments, collect forensic samples and provide care while keeping detailed records to support health, safety and welfare in custody. Hours are on a Bank basis at £23.58 per hour, with 24-hour shifts and an average of about 3 call-outs per shift.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Paramedic with 3+ years of service.
• Must hold full NMC or HCPC membership and be registered (RGN or RMN).
• Driving licence with access to own vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat detainees in custody and conduct clinical assessments.
• Collect forensic samples and provide care pathways for detained persons.
• Maintain detailed records to support health, safety and welfare in custody.
• Advise Custody Officers on health care needs and priorities of care.

Skills

Call handling

Clinical assessment

Forensic care

English proficiency

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

PHL group are looking for Bank Forensic Healthcare Professionals to cover Guernsey Custody Healthcare service working alongside police officers to assess and treat individuals detained in Police Custody.

Could you identify if a detainee is suffering from a mental health condition? If they are uncooperative or lacking diabetes medication? If they are a substance misuser or suffering from a head injury? Our Forensic HCPS are responsible for assessing and addressing the health needs of detained persons, as well as conducting forensic medical examinations gathering evidence for use in the criminal justice system.

You will be conducting clinical assessments, identifying and implementing appropriate interventions and collecting forensic samples. Providing advice and guidance to ensure appropriate care is maintained and keeping detailed and accurate records to ensure the health, safety and welfare of detained persons held in police custody.

We encourage you to contact us for an informal visit to the custody suite in order to see for yourself how varied this role can be.

Hours: This role is offered on a Bank basis, paying £23.58 per hour whilst on shift. Shifts run for 24 hours, during which you will be expected to attend all call-outs as required — on average 3 call outs per shift.

Forensic Healthcare Professional Skills And Experience

• Effectively deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and locally agreed protocols.
• Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. Ensure all activities are logged using the systems in use
• Provide advice and support to Custody Officers in determining the health care needs of detainees and the priorities of care. Seek telephone advice and refer cases to the Consultant FME when required.
• Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody.
• Determine an individual’s fitness to be detained, fitness to be released, fitness to be interviewed and competence to understand charge.
• Assessment of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal.

Forensic Healthcare Professional Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse or paramedic with minimum of 3 years’ service.
• Full membership of the NMC or HCPC
• Registered as RGN or RMN.
• Must have a full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use.
• Competent in oral and written English.
• Have been continuously resident in the Guernsey for at least 3 years
• Right to Work in Guernsey
• Ability to be cleared through the Police Vetting system: Level 2 NPPV clearance.
• A DBS check is required for this post. PHL will undertake an initial check at the appropriate level on appointment.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period.

Benefits

• Bike2Work Scheme. Save up to 42% on bikes & equipment
• DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles. Up to £25 for eye tests, £50 for spectacles
• Employee Assistance Program – 24 hour helpline. 24/7 support for counselling, legal, medical & more
• Employee Recognition. ‘Extra Mile’ Awards
• Family Friendly Policy. Support for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility leave
• Long Service Award. Celebrating 5 & 10 years of service
• Menopause Support. HRT subscription covered & Menopause Pledge
• NHS Discount – Blue Light Card. Staff are eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers a range of official discounts
• Paid Sick Pay. 10 days per year
• Professional Development. Training, courses & team-building opportunities
• Workplace Savings and Low Interest Loans. Payroll savings & low-interest loans

As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces community, PHL Group has been awarded the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme Silver Award and Veteran Aware accreditation. These prestigious accolades highlight our unwavering dedication to supporting ex-military personnel, recognising the value that serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.