27 Oct
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Leeds
Job description
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge working in an alternative healthcare setting? We deliver transformational models of forensic, physical and mental healthcare into police custody suites.
We believe we can make a real difference to those with vulnerabilities and healthcare needs whilst being able to support the police by obtaining evidential samples.
We care for some of the most vulnerable people in society who are taken into custody suites. Operating with independence and autonomy, your actions can be lifesaving when you consider the physical and mental challenges of people who often have a high dependency on drugs and alcohol and exhibit difficult behaviors.
Maintaining detailed and accurate records to ensure the health, safety and welfare of detained persons held in police custody is paramount.
Locations -Humberside - Birchin Way (Grimsby) and Clough road (Hull), and on occasion Priory Road (Hull).
South Yorkshire- Barnsley, Doncaster and Shepcote.
West Yorkshire Bradford, Elland Road, Halifax, Huddersfield and Normanton.
You will be employed for a region and will be allocated shifts at any of the suites within that area. There may be occasions for training purposes and operational requirements that you may have to attend the other custody suites and Leeds central offices.
It is strongly recommended that you contact the Police Custody Service main office on 01937 522875 for more information regarding the role.
Main duties of the job
Role involvement
- Conducting clinical assessments to identify if patients are fit to be detained in custody.
- Continued provision of care identified during assessment including the management of long-Term Conditions,
Minor illness and injuries and Emergency treatment.
- Mental health and substance misuse assessments and management
- Forensic sampling including road traffic offence bloods
- Providing substance misuse therapies whilst in custody
- Referrals and sign posting to support wider vulnerabilitiesCollaborative working, onward referrals and sign posting to external agencies
- Maintaining accurate records to ensure the health, safety & welfare of detained persons held in police custody.
Skills and experience
If you're a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, with a background and professional registration, either a nurse or a paramedic we want to hear from you.
RMNs must also have relevant physical assessment experience).
The UK Association of Forensic Nursing recommends a minimum of 3-4 years experience post-registration. We also welcome advanced skills including Non-medical prescribing.
You'll have extensive experience of working in a relevant speciality, such as General Practice, A&E;, walk-in centre, substance misuse services, prison healthcare or mental health liaison service in an A&E;
As you'll be working collaboratively with other organisations within your suites (Police, Liaison and Diversion, drug services etc) highly effective communication and documentation skills are a must.
About us
This role requires full police vetting, it is essential that you can travel across the area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds.
In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Full list of attractive benefits and rewards at click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will beresponsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as anautonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver andevaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring thatthey practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge.
The post holderwill work to professional and regulatory body codes,
standards and guidance atall times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence basedtheoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical andpractical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions andpresentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills toselect methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluatein a complex and specialised field of work.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skillswhere dexterity and accuracy are important syringe pumps and infusions,manual treatments
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex factanalysis,
interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinicalreasoning is reflected accurately in case records
Engages and actively involves the individualand, if appropriate, their family / carer, in the assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and / or care by using person-centredtechniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
Works to standards of proficiency identified bytheir professional and regulatory bodies performing clinicaltreatments / procedures to a competent standard
Prioritises their own workload, and that of thewider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others asappropriate.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive orcontentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic,
negotiatingand reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding ofbarriers to communication
Approaches each individual with care, compassionand sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas ofpractice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
To comply with the organisations InfectionPrevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dresscode for staff with a direct care delivery role
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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▶️ Police Custody Nurse/Custody Paramedic
🖊️ Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
📍 Leeds