County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide a high quality holistic health management for patients detained within Durham Constabulary Investigative Hub Custodial Suite and forensic service throughout the County Durham and Darlington area.

Total Healthcare requires a permanent Custody Care Practitioner to work within its existing team of Forensic Practitioners and Forensic Medical Examiners. The purpose of the role is to provide high quality holistic forensic healthcare to detainees in Durham Constabulary Investigative Hub and other non-custody locations.

The role requires a high level of autonomous confidence and a sound knowledge of forensic practices in order to provide the delivery of highly specialist healthcare to support the Criminal Justice System in collaboration with Durham Constabulary.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Total Healthcare Service. To provide healthcare services to detainees in Police Custody and in non custodial settings. Provide specialist advice to detainees, detention staff, Police Officers or any other person involved in the detention process.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

Experience within Minor injuries/illness is advantagous.

Must be willing to undertake Forensic training.

You must be an excellent role model, able to facilitate change and service improvements.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Current NMC of HPC registration

Special Requirements

Essential

• Successful Non Police Personnel Vetting Level 2 approval
• Computer literate
• Ability to drive in all weather conditions, at all times of day across the County to fulfil the requirements of the post

Desirable

• Current NPPV level 2 vetting approval
• Able to use NSPIS, MS Office, SystmOne

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN or Qualified Paramedic
• Degree Level Qualification or equivalent in a health related area
• Accredited Clinical Skills Course
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification or relevant experience

Desirable

• FFLM or UKAFN Membership
• Forensic qualifications
• Accredited Forensic/Custody related qualifications
• Prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience within a custodial setting, minor injury unit or accident and emergency environment.
• Experience of working in a changing environment

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the Criminal Justice system and National Agenda
• Working Knowledge of PACE 1984, RTA sec 5, Police reform Act 2000.
• Working knowledge of the Safer Detention and handling of persons in police custody guidelines 2006

Desirable

• Completion of all in house Custody related courses

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Durham Constabulary

Meadowfield Avenue

Spennymoor

County Durham

DL16 6YJ

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