Forensic Healthcare Professional – Scarborough

Job summary

Assess and address the healthcare needs of people detained in police custody, provide appropriate interventions and care guidance, and determine fitness for detention, release, interview, and understanding of charge. Conduct forensic medical examinations and collect samples, maintain accurate records including injury documentation, and consult or refer to the Consultant Forensic Medical Examiner when needed.

Job details

PHL Group are looking for a Forensic Healthcare Professional working in custody suite covering the Scarborough site on a full-time basis. You will be working alongside police officers to assess and treat 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 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. Main duties of the job 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. 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. 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. 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.

What you’ll do

Assess and address the healthcare needs of people detained in police custody, provide appropriate interventions and care guidance, and determine fitness for detention, release, interview, and understanding of charge. Conduct forensic medical examinations and collect samples, maintain accurate records including injury documentation, and consult or refer to the Consultant Forensic Medical Examiner when needed.

Requirements

Applicants must be a registered RGN or paramedic; full training is provided. They must deliver forensic practitioner services in line with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Codes of Practice and local protocols, provide professional care and advice in custody, and keep accurate, contemporaneous records.

Benefits

• Bike2Work Scheme
• DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Family-Friendly Policy
• Long-Service Award
• Menopause Support
• NHS Discount and Blue Light Card
• Paid Sick Pay
• Professional Development
• Workplace Savings and Low-Interest Loans

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical Assessment
• Healthcare Needs Assessment
• Forensic Medical Examination
• Forensic Sample Collection
• Injury Recording
• Clinical Record-Keeping
• Care Planning
• Detainee Fitness Assessment
• Alcohol and Drug Intoxication Assessment
• Withdrawal Assessment
• Mental Health Assessment
• Diabetes Care
• Head Injury Assessment
• Clinical Intervention
• Custody Officer Support
• Police and Criminal Evidence Act Compliance

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector