Role Introduction
Have you seen 24 Hours in Police Custody?
Are you a Nurse looking for a new challenge? A Paramedic ready for the next step in your career?
Do you want to work in police custody healthcare and make a remarkable, positive, and lasting difference in people’s lives?
If you answered yes, then this is the perfect role for you!
Join our dedicated healthcare team in Hull and Humber, where your skills will help deliver compassionate care in a unique and rewarding environment. You’ll work closely with police and legal professionals, providing vital healthcare support to vulnerable individuals in police custody.
No previous forensic experience is required — full training will be provided.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Forensic Sampling: Carry out forensic sampling procedures, including collecting blood samples for road traffic offences, ensuring strict compliance with legal protocols and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Administration of Medication: Safely administer prescribed medications to detainees in accordance with clinical protocols, maintaining accurate records and monitoring for any adverse reactions.
• Assessment and Care: Conduct comprehensive health assessments and provide ongoing medical care to detainees, managing both physical and mental health needs.
• Acute Disease Management: Recognize and promptly manage acute medical conditions, ensuring detainees receive effective treatment and referral to specialist care when necessary.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic holding professional Registration.

  Experience

  Essential

• A minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience.

• Driving Licence (required)
• Previous experience in any of the following would be ideal to assist you in the role: A&E, walk-in centre, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, as a Paramedic Practitioner, Registered Nurse or other relevant discipline.
• Must have RTW in UK, Lived in UK British Passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Forensic Sampling: Carry out forensic sampling procedures, including collecting blood samples for road traffic offences, ensuring strict compliance with legal protocols and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Administration of Medication: Safely administer prescribed medications to detainees in accordance with clinical protocols, maintaining accurate records and monitoring for any adverse reactions.
• Assessment and Care: Conduct comprehensive health assessments and provide ongoing medical care to detainees, managing both physical and mental health needs.
• Acute Disease Management: Recognize and promptly manage acute medical conditions, ensuring detainees receive effective treatment and referral to specialist care when necessary