Forensic Healthcare Professional

3 days ago

Fareham, United Kingdom Partnering Health Ltd Full time

Job summary PHL group are looking for a Forensic Healthcare Professional to support Hampshire Constabulary working in custody suite covering Isle of Wight 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 and challenging this role can be.Hours:2 on 2 off 8-week rota, 7am-2pm, an average of hours per week.Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled.
Interviews will take place throughout this period: therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job 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 individuals 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.
About us PHL launched a custody healthcare service in 2019 working as a service provider to Hampshire Police offering healthcare services to detained persons in one of the 4 custody centres in service model involves suitably qualified healthcare professionals offering services in each of the custody suites for the assigned police force.
The local teams work closely with local partner agencies such as substance misuse, mental health and liaison and diversion teams to offer a non-judgemental, patient focused approach which considers their immediate healthcare requirement, long term conditions and co-morbidities and the patients ongoing social and health needs.PHL Group aims to assist suitable candidates with their transition into a career in the thriving and fast-paced private healthcare industry.
We are looking for talented individuals that want to join us on our journey to becoming the fastest growing, most trusted and healthcare organisation.
The Ministry of Defence has recognised PHL Group with a bronze award for our work with service leavers and the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.The BenefitsAs well as a rewarding career, development opportunities and a competitive salary, you will also enjoy a generous holiday allowance and the opportunity to join the company pension scheme.Sick Pay Long Service Award Bike2Work Scheme Employees Assistance Programme NHS Discounts Family Friendly Policy Employee Recognition25 days of annual leave + your birthday off
Job description Job responsibilities As a Health Care Professional, you will be joining our team of clinicians who are on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assess and address the health needs of detained persons, as well as conducting forensic medical examinations gathering evidence for use in the criminal justice system.
The role will involve conducting clinical assessments, identifying and implementing appropriate interventions, collecting forensic samples, providing advice and guidance and maintaining detailed and accurate records to ensure the health, safety and welfare of detained persons held in police custody Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Custody Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody.
Carry out forensic sampling.
Determine an individuals 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 and retrieval of blood samples under the Road Traffic Act.
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.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.Abide by the NMC code of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of nurses in the custody setting.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.Participate in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for achieving continuous service improvement.Keep up to date on current internal and external procedures and regulations.
Person Specification Experience Essential Registered Nurse or Paramedic with a minimum of 3 years in practice.
Have been a continuous resident of the UK for the last 3 years.
A full UK driving licence.
Competent in oral and written English.
Full and up-to-date registration with NMC or HCPC.
Right to work in the UK.
Desirable Not applicable.

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