Forensic Healthcare Professional - Guernsey

Provide a professional, responsive, and compassionate service to

• detained individuals in custody, supporting Custody Sergeants
• and Officers in assessing healthcare needs and ensuring an
• effective care pathway throughout detention.
• Carry out forensic sampling as required.
• Assess and determine an individuals fitness for detention,
• release, interview, and their capacity to understand processes
• and charges.

Evaluate alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal, and obtain

blood samples in accordance with the Road Traffic Act.

Offer guidance and support to Custody Officers in identifying

• healthcare needs and prioritising care, seeking advice from the
• Lead Nurse or Consultant FME when necessary.
• Deliver forensic practitioner services in line with the Police and
• Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Codes of Practice and local
• protocols.

Adhere to NMC/HCPC codes of conduct, maintain professional

• development through training and experience, and promote the
• role of nurses within the custody setting.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous records,
• including injury documentation, ensuring all activities are properly
• logged using relevant systems.
• Stay up to date with current internal and external procedures and
• regulations.

Collaborate with team members to consistently deliver a high

quality service.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with Consultant

FMEs, doctors, custody staff, police officers, healthcare providers,

drug referral workers, and partner organisations.

Contribute to data collection for audits and continuous service

improvement initiatives.

Remain informed on current procedures and regulatory

requirements.

Act as a positive and committed team member, contributing to a

supportive environment in what can be a challenging setting.

Work collaboratively, sharing information openly and supporting

• colleagues to achieve team objectives.
• Support the training and development of new staff members.
• Assist with student nurse placements.
• Travel to other locations when required.
• Provide court statements in a timely manner.

Promote a forward-thinking, solution-focused approach and share

innovative ideas.

Participate in clinical governance, supervision sessions, and team

meetings to support learning and the sharing of best practice.