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Form of workCustody Nurse / ParamedicSalary £37,000Full & Part Time opportunities – 4 shifts on and 4 shifts offMain ResponsibilitiesTo undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and offer care to persons detained by the police or other agencies as required –to assess fitness for detention, interview, release or transfer.To provide healthcare interventions to manage minor illness or injury and take appropriate actions and refer onwards for more serious conditions.To undertake forensic examination of persons in police care – to record (and if appropriate give opinion of cause of) injuries and/or collect DNA evidenceTo undertake forensic examination of police officers/staff injured whilst on dutyto record (and if appropriate give opinion of cause of) injuries and manage these appropriatelyTo collect specimens as required under legislationTo provide written statements as required Following the relevant training, attend any Court or Tribunal as requiredTo make and maintain complete and accurate clinical recordsTo assess alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal Identify vulnerabilities and safeguarding pathwaysTo support the clinical governance agenda of the organisation Administer medications through PGDs (patient group directions) and PTPs (Patient treatmentThe ideal candidate must be a Registered Nurse or Registered Paramedic.All types of medical experience will be considered. This role is exciting and different from other typical medical settings. It requires quick thinking, great communication and the ability to work independently.Qualifications:To be considered for this role, you must possess:A minimum of 2 years' nursing experience A valid driving license to facilitate transportation needsExcellent benefits package offered
