Band 5 Custody Nurse/Paramedic

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Job Title: Band 5 Custody Nurse/Paramedic

Location: Lincolnshire, UK

Salary: £38,110 annually

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

We are seeking an adventurous and skilled Band 5 Custody Nurse/Paramedic to join our dynamic team in Lincolnshire, UK, with a salary of £38,110 annually. This is a thrilling opportunity to become a key player in a reputable organisation known for its commitment to professional growth and supportive working environment. In this permanent, full-time role, you will have the chance to work autonomously, addressing the diverse healthcare needs of detainees and making a significant impact within the justice system.

Perks and Benefits

• This is a permanent position, providing you with job security and a stable career path.
• Enjoy a generous annual leave of 25 days, which will increase to 28 days after your fifth year, in addition to bank holidays.
• Salary enhancement opportunities are available through overtime rates ranging from 1.25 to double time, especially during holidays.
• Benefit from our comprehensive employment assistance programme, supporting you at work and at home.
• Stay stylish and comfortable with free uniforms, and enhance your skills through training and support with revalidation.

What You Will Do

• Respond promptly to all calls as directed, performing thorough clinical assessments to deliver high-quality care while detainees are under police or other agency custody.
• Evaluate detainees' fitness for detention, interview, release, or transfer, providing healthcare interventions for minor illnesses or injuries, and making referrals for more serious conditions.
• Conduct forensic examinations, documenting injuries and collecting DNA evidence as needed.
• Provide medical evaluations of police officers or staff injured on duty, offering professional injury assessments.
• Collect specimens as per legal requirements and adhere to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) Code C.
• Draft written statements and provide oral testimony in courts or tribunals as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records, ensuring availability even after contract completion.
• Assess and manage alcohol and drug intoxication or withdrawal, as well as mental health and learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Lead and Head of Clinical Operations to enhance medical services.
• Utilize our RADAR System to its full potential.

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