Forensic Healthcare Professional

PHL Group are looking for **Forensic Healthcare Professionals **to join the team in Warwickshire custody. The custody suites are based in either Leamington Justice Centre or Nuneaton. This is an exciting role where you will work alongside police officers to assess and treat individuals who are detained in police custody.

Could you determine if a detainee is suffering from a mental health condition, uncooperative, or lacking necessary diabetes medication? Are they a substance misuser or experiencing a head injury? Our Forensic Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs) are responsible for assessing and addressing the health needs of detained individuals, as well as conducting forensic medical examinations to gather evidence for use in the criminal justice system.

In this role, you will perform clinical assessments, identify and implement appropriate interventions, and collect forensic samples. You will provide advice and guidance to ensure the detainees receive proper care, maintaining detailed and accurate records to safeguard their health, safety, and welfare while in police custody.

We invite you to contact us for an informal visit to the custody suite to see firsthand how varied and challenging this role can be.

**Hours**: To be discussed at interview. Permanent or Bank contracts available.

**Salary**: £40,000 FTE or £20 per hour for Bank staff.

**Location**: Leamington Justice Centre and/or Nuneaton.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Deliver forensic practitioner services in compliance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and local protocols.
- Maintain accurate and complete timely documentation, including injury record and log all activities using current systems.
- Advise and support custody officers in assessing detainees’ healthcare needs and prioritising care, consulting the Forensic Medical Examiner as needed.
- Assess detainees’ fitness for detention, interview, understanding of charges and release.
- Evaluate alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Registered Nurse or paramedic with minimum of 3 years’ service.
- Full membership of the NMC or HCPC
- Must have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle for business use
- Competent in oral and written English.
- Have been 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.

**The Benefits**:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which in addition to some expected benefits include but is not limited to:

- Buying of annual leave
- Birthday day off
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Workplace Pledge
- Workplace Savings & Loans

We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer ongoing training and support to help you succeed in your role and advance in your career.

We want you to enjoy coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued.

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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leamington Spa: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Nursing or Paramedic: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NMC or HCPC pin (required)

Work Location: In person