Root-10 Limited
Custody Nurse
Job Location
Southend Airport, United Kingdom
Job Description
Custody Nurse/Paramedic Band 5 Job Description Custody Nurse/Paramedic Band 5
Job title Healthcare professional (HCP) will be used to describe nurses, paramedics from a role perspective. A HCP be either a Band 5 Nurse or Paramedic (as referred to in custody Healthcare professional). Job purpose As a HCP you will work within the custody contracts, working autonomously treating patients/detainees under our company PGDs (patient group directives).
You are expected to treat patients/detainees with all healthcare needs and carry out assessments to ascertain whether a detainee is fit to detain , fit to interview , fit to transfer and for release.
Key responsibilities
To attend All calls as requested and directed by the call centre
o To undertake clinical assessments and offer a high standard of clinical care for patients under your management. whilst detained by the police or other agencies as required to assess fitness for detention, interview, release or transfer.
o To provide healthcare interventions to manage minor illness or injury and take appropriate actions and refer onwards for more serious conditions.
To undertake the forensic examination of persons in police care to record (and if appropriate give opinion of cause of) injuries and/or collect DNA evidence.
o To undertake the examination of police officers/staff injured whilst on duty to record (and if appropriate give opinion of cause of) injuries and manage these appropriately.
o To collect specimens as required under legislation.
o To work within the scope of PACE legislation Code C (Police and Criminal Evidence Act) o To provide written statements as required within 7- 10 days of request even when contract is terminated. o To give oral testimony as required in any Court or Tribunal.
o To make contemporaneous notes and maintain complete and accurate clinical records that are available to CRG Medical Services at all times even when contract is terminated.
o To assess Alcohol and Drug intoxication and withdrawal. o To undertake Mental Health and Learning Disability assessments where appropriate.
o To support the development of medical services with the Clinical Lead, Head of clinical operations
o To undertake all duties as required of a Forensic Clinician in custody.
o To comply with all requirements and/or legislation of the post.
o To maintain clinical/forensic skills and competencies and maintain an auditable record of experience.
Lived in the UK for 3 years Nursing experience in the following: A&E, ITU, EAU, SAU, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse , drug & alcohol workers, EAU, SAU (other nursing backgrounds will be considered). Valid UK Driving License with access to a car for work purposes. Desirable Evidence of undertaking leadership course/qualification Experience of working closely with team members and external parties to review patient care
Location: Southend Airport, GB
Posted Date: 9/19/2024
Job title Healthcare professional (HCP) will be used to describe nurses, paramedics from a role perspective. A HCP be either a Band 5 Nurse or Paramedic (as referred to in custody Healthcare professional). Job purpose As a HCP you will work within the custody contracts, working autonomously treating patients/detainees under our company PGDs (patient group directives).
You are expected to treat patients/detainees with all healthcare needs and carry out assessments to ascertain whether a detainee is fit to detain , fit to interview , fit to transfer and for release.
Key responsibilities
To attend All calls as requested and directed by the call centre
o To undertake clinical assessments and offer a high standard of clinical care for patients under your management. whilst detained by the police or other agencies as required to assess fitness for detention, interview, release or transfer.
o To provide healthcare interventions to manage minor illness or injury and take appropriate actions and refer onwards for more serious conditions.
To undertake the forensic examination of persons in police care to record (and if appropriate give opinion of cause of) injuries and/or collect DNA evidence.
o To undertake the examination of police officers/staff injured whilst on duty to record (and if appropriate give opinion of cause of) injuries and manage these appropriately.
o To collect specimens as required under legislation.
o To work within the scope of PACE legislation Code C (Police and Criminal Evidence Act) o To provide written statements as required within 7- 10 days of request even when contract is terminated. o To give oral testimony as required in any Court or Tribunal.
o To make contemporaneous notes and maintain complete and accurate clinical records that are available to CRG Medical Services at all times even when contract is terminated.
o To assess Alcohol and Drug intoxication and withdrawal. o To undertake Mental Health and Learning Disability assessments where appropriate.
o To support the development of medical services with the Clinical Lead, Head of clinical operations
o To undertake all duties as required of a Forensic Clinician in custody.
o To comply with all requirements and/or legislation of the post.
o To maintain clinical/forensic skills and competencies and maintain an auditable record of experience.
Lived in the UK for 3 years Nursing experience in the following: A&E, ITU, EAU, SAU, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse , drug & alcohol workers, EAU, SAU (other nursing backgrounds will be considered). Valid UK Driving License with access to a car for work purposes. Desirable Evidence of undertaking leadership course/qualification Experience of working closely with team members and external parties to review patient care
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Location: Southend Airport, GB
Posted Date: 9/19/2024
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