NHS Ayrshire & Arran
LJR253317 - Custody Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Custody Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team within the Kittybrewster Custody Suite and Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS) for a fixed term maternity cover. This is a unique opportunity to deliver trauma-informed care in a challenging and rewarding environment, supporting both custody healthcare and forensic medical services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to individuals in police custody and SARCS settings.
- Undertake forensic medical examinations and act as a forensically trained chaperone in line with HIS standards.
- Work collaboratively with Forensic Medical Examiners, Police Custody Officers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold the highest standards of evidence collection and chain of custody.
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Essential Requirements
- Registered Nurse (Adult/Mental Health) with current NMC registration.
- Willingness to undertake additional training, including Non-Medical Prescribing and Forensic Examination skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced clinical examination skills /Evidence of further education in areas such as Minor Injury/Illness. Or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Experience in custody healthcare or forensic nursing.
- Experience in Emergency medicine, acute care or primary care
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a forward-thinking team preparing for legislative changes that will allow nurses to conduct full forensic examinations independently.
- Contribute to a service that is critical for patient safety and meeting national standards for sexual assault care.
- Opportunities for professional development and specialist training.
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Informal enquiries to Senior Charge Nurse Linda Buchan (linda.buchan@nhs.scot), Senior Charge nurse/SARCS Nurse Coordinator Stephanie Brock (stephanie.brock@nhs.scot) or Julie-Anne Stuart Lead Nurse Prison and Custody (julie.stuart2@nhs.scot)
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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