Band 5 Custody Nurse​/Paramedic Sanctuary Personal

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.

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.

• 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:

• 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.

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