PHL Group
Forensic Healthcare Professionals in Cleveland
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Job title: Forensic Healthcare Professional (RGN / Paramedic) - Cleveland Custody Suite
Job type: Full-time, 42 hours per week
Location: Cleveland OR Durham
£500 joining bonus on starting, plus a further £500 after you successfully pass your 6-month probationary period (£1,000 in total)
PHL Group are looking for a Forensic Healthcare Professional to work in a custody suite covering Cleveland, alongside police officers, assessing and treating individuals detained in police custody. Full training will be provided.
Please note: you must be a registered RGN or Paramedic.
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 Healthcare Professionals assess and address the health needs of detained persons and carry out forensic medical examinations, gathering evidence for use in the criminal justice system.
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We encourage you to contact us for an informal visit to the custody suite to see for yourself how varied and challenging this role can be.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct clinical assessments, identify and implement appropriate interventions, and collect forensic samples
- Deliver the forensic practitioner service in line with the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and locally agreed protocols
- Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes, including the recording of injuries, and log all activity on the systems in use
- Advise and support Custody Officers in determining the healthcare 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, supporting the Custody Sergeant and Officers throughout the time in custody
- Determine fitness to be detained, fitness to be released, fitness to be interviewed and competence to understand charge
- Assess alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal
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Essential criteria:
- Registered Nurse or Paramedic with a minimum of 3 years' service
- Full membership of the NMC or HCPC (registration required)
- Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for business use
- Competent in oral and written English
- Continuously resident in the UK for at least 3 years
- Right to work in the UK
- 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
Experience:
- Post-qualification: 3 years (preferred)
Job type: Full-time
Hours: 42 hours per week
Benefits:
- £500 joining bonus on starting
- £500 further bonus after 6 months' probation
- Full training provided
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