Salary Up to £37,000 per annum depending on experience
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Band 5 Custody Nurse or Paramedic to join our team in Skegness. This position offers an exciting opportunity for healthcare professionals to work autonomously in a dynamic environment, providing vital care to detainees under custody contracts. Skegness is not just a coastal gem but also a welcoming community, making it an ideal place for both career and personal growth. With the chance to earn an attractive salary that increases after a successful six-month probation period, this full-time role could be the perfect fit for you.
Perks and benefits:
- As a valued member of our team, you can enjoy a variety of benefits designed to support your professional and personal life.
- We reimburse one professional registration fee annually, whether for NMC or HCPC.
- Starting with 25 days annual leave—plus bank holidays—this will increase to 28 days after five years of service.
- Enjoy sick pay of four weeks, which increases to six weeks after three years, upon successful completion of a six-month probation.
- Take advantage of overtime rates ranging from 1.25 to double time during Christmas, with extra enhancements if you work eight overtime shifts in a month.
- You’ll also benefit from our Death in Service Benefit and statutory-level pension contributions.
- Our employee assistance programme is always available to support your well-being.
- If you’re travelling for cross-cover shifts, we offer mileage compensation at 45p a mile.
- Plus, enjoy free uniforms and training, along with support for revalidation to keep your skills sharp and up to date.
What you will do:
- Attend all calls as requested and directed by the call centre.
- Undertake clinical assessments and offer a high standard of clinical care to patients under your management while detained by the police or other agencies.
- Assess fitness for detention, interview, release, or transfer.
- Provide healthcare interventions for minor illnesses or injuries and refer more serious conditions onwards.
- Undertake forensic examinations and record injuries or collect DNA evidence as required.
- Manage the examination and care of police officers or staff injured while on duty.
- Collect specimens as required under legislation.
- Work within the scope of PACE legislation Code C (Police and Criminal Evidence Act).
- Provide written statements and oral testimony as required.
- Maintain contemporaneous notes and accurate clinical records.
- Assess alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal, and perform mental health and learning disability assessments.
- Support the development of medical services with the Clinical Lead and Head of Clinical Operations.
- Engage in all duties required of a Forensic Clinician in custody.
- Promote and conduct policies like Equality and Diversity, Dignity and Respect, Information Governance, and Safeguarding.
- Utilize the RADAR System effectively.
If you meet the following personal specifications, we would love to hear from you:
Essential Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (adult) or Paramedic
- Minimum two years qualified, or three years depending on the contract
- NMC or HCPC registration
- Proficiency in venepuncture
- Resided in the UK for at least three years
- Experience in A&E, ITU, EAU, SAU, nurse practitioner roles, practice nursing, or as drug and alcohol workers
- Valid UK driving licence with access to a car for work purposes
- Leadership course or qualification
- Experience working closely with team members and external parties to review patient care
- Experience with innovative medical practice
Living and working in Skegness offers not only beautiful scenery but also a warm community that is perfect for settling down or starting fresh. Embrace this adventure by joining our dedicated team and make a real difference in your professional life.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…