Salary Up to £38,110 per annum depending on experience
Job Title: Band 5 Custody Nurse or ParamedicSpecialism: Custody HealthcareLocation: Blackpool, UKType: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Professional (HCP) to join our dynamic team in Blackpool. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a stimulating environment, where you can make a real difference in the lives of individuals within police custody. You will be working for a forward‑thinking company known for valuing and supporting its staff, with opportunities for career growth and development.
Perks and benefits
- Professional registration support: Reimbursement for one professional registration fee annually (NMC or HCPC), helping you keep your credentials up to date.
- Generous annual leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays.
- Enhanced sick pay: Benefit from 4 weeks of sick pay, increasing to 6 weeks after 3 years, following successful completion of a 6‑month probation period.
- Overtime enhancements: Competitive overtime rates from 1.25 to double time during Christmas, with additional enhancements if 8 overtime shifts are worked in a month.
- Death in service benefit: Gain added peace of mind with valuable financial protection.
- Pension contribution: Receive a statutory‑level pension contribution to help secure your future.
- Employee assistance programme: Access confidential support whenever you need it.
- Mileage allowance: Mileage paid at 45p per mile for any cross‑cover shifts.
- Free uniform and training: We provide uniforms and training so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
- Revalidation support: Receive assistance with revalidation to simplify your professional journey.
What you will do
- Attend all calls as requested and directed by the call centre.
- Conduct clinical assessments and deliver high standards of care to detained patients, assessing their fitness for detention, interview, release, or transfer.
- Provide healthcare interventions for minor ailments or injuries and refer cases that require more serious attention.
- Perform forensic examinations of individuals in police care, documenting injuries and collecting DNA evidence where necessary.
- Examine police officers or staff injured on duty, offering appropriate management and documentation of injuries.
- Collect specimens as required by legislation, ensuring compliance with procedures.
- Operate within the scope of PACE legislation Code C, maintaining professional standards.
- Prepare written statements within 7–10 days upon request and give oral testimony in court or tribunals as necessary.
- Maintain complete and accurate clinical records that are accessible even after your contract ends.
- Conduct assessments for alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal.
- Undertake Mental Health and Learning Disability assessments as needed.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Lead to enhance medical services.
- Fulfil duties as a Forensic Clinician in custody and maintain clinical skills and competencies.
Blackpool is a vibrant place to live and offers a supportive community that benefits both personal and professional growth. With its stunning coastline and rich cultural life, it is a fantastic location to further your career.
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