Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional role at Loddon Valley Custody Suite, within Mountain Healthcare's forensic service for police custody. The work centres on assessing, treating and supporting detainees, many with mental health, substance misuse or safeguarding needs, alongside forensic duties such as injury assessment and evidential sampling. The role is offered full-time or part-time, with shifts that vary and clinical decisions made largely independently in a fast-paced setting. Applicants need at least three years' post-qualification experience in an acute or relevant setting.
What the job involves
- Deliver healthcare to people detained in police custody
- Assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release
- Manage acute presentations and respond to emergencies
- Carry out clinical and capacity assessments
- Support mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding needs
- Provide advice to custody teams and partner agencies
- Undertake injury assessment and collect forensic evidential samples
- Maintain accurate clinical and evidential records
- Attend hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act
- Provide professional statements and attend court when required
- Work with police, NHS and partner agencies on care in custody and on release
Registration & licences
- Registered general nurse with current NMC registration, or paramedic with current HCPC registration
Experience
- At least three years' post-qualification experience in an acute or relevant setting, such as frontline ambulance, A&E, prison, custody or urgent care
Skills & knowledge
- Strong assessment, communication and decision-making skills
- Confidence working autonomously
- Calm, professional and compassionate approach with vulnerable people, including those who are distressed, intoxicated or acutely unwell
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting
- Full right to work in the UK
- Minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application
- Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points
Other
- Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment
What’s offered
- Joining bonus of up to £1,500 pro rata
- Referral bonus of £500
- NMC or HCPC registration fees paid
- Company pension scheme
- Overtime at enhanced rates
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Enhanced sickness pay scheme
- Accredited forensic training and structured development
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
