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SalaryAt PHL we are dedicated to providing high-quality, effective, and compassionate Healthcare Services to detained persons, victims, and staff within the police custody suites serving North Yorkshire Constabulary. We prioritise patient safety, well-being, and professionalism in all aspects of our work.
Role Overview: As the Lead Forensic Medical Examiner, you will play a crucial role in providing leadership and expertise in delivering exceptional Healthcare Services within our Custody Healthcare Service. Your responsibilities will include providing professional, caring, and responsive healthcare to detained persons, supporting the Custody Sergeant and Custody Officers, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide professional, responsive, and caring Healthcare Services to detained persons, supporting Custody Officers in assessing healthcare needs and implementing effective care pathways.
- Serve as an expert point of reference for healthcare colleagues, offering clear guidance on complex medical and forensic testing cases.
- Ensure that detained persons are referred to appropriate services to support their ongoing health, mental, and social care needs.
- Deliver forensic practitioner services in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and local North Yorkshire Constabulary policies and procedures.
- Work autonomously as an expert practitioner, reviewing pathways and processes to ensure patient safety and performance targets are met.
- Administer medications as needed and maintain accurate documentation of all patient interactions in accordance with guidelines.
- Act as a point of guidance to colleagues in dealing with a range of acute and chronic diseases, taking the lead in managing medical emergencies.
- Support colleagues across North Yorkshire Custody Healthcare Service and PHL integrated urgent care, providing high-quality clinical services and offering support as needed.
Requirements:
- Experienced Doctor in Forensic Medicine with a background in supporting patients with chronic conditions.
- GMC registered with a license to practice.
- Competence in Venepuncture.
- Hold Fellowship of FFLM.
- Must have been resident in the UK for at least 36 months.
- Full driver’s license and access to a car, with business miles included within personal car insurance policy.
The Benefits
As well as a rewarding career, development opportunities and a competitive salary, you will also enjoy a generous holiday allowance and the opportunity to join the company pension scheme.
- Sick Pay
- Long Service Award
- Bike2Work Scheme
- Employees Assistance Programme
- NHS Discounts- Available to employees (plus the opportunity to apply for a blue light card at a cost of £5 for 5 years)
- Family Friendly Policy- Our Family Friendly Policy provides increased Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave Pay for employees and their families.
- Employee Recognition
- 25 days annual leave, UK bank holidays and your birthday off, to treat yourself!
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period: therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Benefits
- Bike2Work Scheme. With the Bike2Work scheme you can save up to 42% on bicycles and cycling equipment.
- DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles. To promote the importance of good eye health staff can claim up to £25 for an eye test and up to £50 for spectacles.
- Employee Assistance Program - 24 hour helpline. Supporting you and your family through life's ups and downs including counselling, legal information, bereavement support, medical information and CBT self-help modules.
- Employee Recognition - 'On the Spot' and 'Extra Mile' Awards. We aim to truly reward employees, so that they feel valued and motivated.
- Family Friendly Policy. A commitment to support staff with their work/personal life balance by supporting staff through all aspects of maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave. Including, paid leave for staff undergoing fertility treatment.
- Long Service Award. We celebrate our staff's commitment to PHL Group and their achievements after 5 and 10 years of service.
- Menopause Support. We have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge and will cover the cost of an annual HRT subscription for staff going through the menopause.
- NHS Discount - Blue Light Card. Staff are eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers a range of official discounts from large national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- Paid Sick Pay. Staff are entitled to 10 days paid company sick pay, per year.
- Pension. Employees have access to the company pension scheme with The People's Pension.
- Professional Development. Investing in supporting the development of our employees is important to us. We provide a wide range of opportunities to support your development, including training courses, conferences and team building.
- Workplace Savings and Low Interest Loans. In partnership with Wessex Community Bank, we provide staff with the opportunity to build savings through payroll deductions, as well as access to low interest loans, which are paid back with payroll deductions.
- Your Birthday off!.
PHL Group has made a commitment to improving the number of ex-military personnel that join our ranks. In 2023, we were awarded the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme Bronze Award and Veteran Aware accreditation. These prestigious accolades highlight our unwavering dedication to supporting ex-military personnel, serving reservists and their families.
