Are you ready to take on a dynamic and fulfilling role as a Custody Nurse/Paramedic? We are searching for a skilled and committed professional to join our team in Middlesbrough, UK where you will play a critical role in providing essential healthcare services in a unique and challenging environment. Offering a competitive salary of £43,272.68 annually, this role invites individuals who are eager to make a meaningful impact. With flexible options for Full Time or Part Time employment, you will find a rewarding career that supports a work-life balance. Join a team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Perks and benefits:
- Flexible Working Options: Choose between full-time or part-time work to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
- Professional Development: We offer continuous learning and development opportunities to help you grow and advance in your career.
- Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a friendly, efficient, and collaborative team passionate about making a difference.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with a robust healthcare plan that keeps you covered.
- Engaging and Impactful Work: Every day brings new challenges and the ability to make a significant impact on the well-being of those in custody.
What you will do:
- Provide a professional, responsive, and compassionate service to detained individuals in custody, supporting Custody Sergeants and Officers in assessing healthcare needs and ensuring an effective care pathway throughout detention.
- Carry out forensic sampling as required.
- Assess and determine an individual’s fitness for detention, release, interview, and their capacity to understand processes and charges.
- Evaluate alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal, and obtain blood samples in accordance with the Road Traffic Act.
- Offer guidance and support to Custody Officers in identifying healthcare needs and prioritising care, seeking advice from the Lead Nurse or Consultant FME when necessary.
- Deliver forensic practitioner services in line with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Codes of Practice and local protocols.
- Adhere to NMC/HCPC codes of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and promote the role of nurses within the custody setting.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous records, including injury documentation, ensuring all activities are properly logged using relevant systems.
- Stay up to date with current internal and external procedures and regulations.
- Collaborate with team members to consistently deliver a high-quality service.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with Consultant FMEs, doctors, custody staff, police officers, healthcare providers, drug referral workers, and partner organisations.
- Contribute to data collection for audits and continuous service improvement initiatives.
By choosing to work in Middlesbrough, you will enjoy a city brimming with heritage and culture, with its stunning parks and close proximity to the North Yorkshire Moors and spectacular coastline. This is not just a job; it is a chance to become part of a vibrant community offering rich experiences both in and out of work. Join us and make a difference in a place that offers both professional and personal enrichment.
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