Forensic Healthcare Professional - North Yorkshire

This part-time post places a forensic healthcare professional in police custody suites across North Yorkshire, working alongside officers for PHL Group to assess and treat detained people. The core of the work is clinical assessment, fitness-to-detain decisions, forensic sample collection and detailed records, with advice to custody staff on care priorities. Hours are 23 to 32 a week within a service that covers custody around the clock. Registration as a nurse or paramedic is essential, and full training is provided.

What the job involves

• Carry out clinical assessments and medicines management, identifying and implementing appropriate interventions
• Assess fitness to be detained, released and interviewed, and capacity to understand charge
• Assess alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal
• Collect forensic samples, including blood samples under the Road Traffic Act
• Deliver forensic practitioner services under PACE Codes of Practice and local protocols
• Advise Custody Officers on healthcare needs and care priorities, referring to the Consultant FME or Lead Nurse when needed
• Provide responsive, compassionate care that supports the Custody Sergeant and officers along the detention care pathway
• Keep accurate, contemporaneous records, including injury documentation
• Provide court statements in a timely manner
• Build working relationships with Consultant FMEs, doctors, custody staff, police, healthcare providers, drug referral workers and partners
• Support training of new staff, assist with student nurse placements and travel to other locations when required
• Contribute to audit data collection and continuous service improvement

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (RGN) or paramedic

Registration & licences

• Full NMC or HCPC membership

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' service as a registered nurse or paramedic

Skills & knowledge

• Competent in oral and written English
• Accountable for decisions based on strict interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK
• Continuous UK residence for at least 3 years
• Police Vetting Level 2 NPPV clearance
• DBS check at the appropriate level, initiated by PHL on appointment
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle for business use

What's offered

• Full training provided

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