Forensic Healthcare Professional – Kidderminster

PHL Group are looking for Forensic Healthcare Professionals to join the team in Warwickshire custody. The custody suites are based in Kidderminster. This is an exciting role where you will work alongside police officers to assess and treat individuals who are detained in police custody.

Could you determine if a detainee is suffering from a mental health condition, uncooperative, or lacking necessary diabetes medication? Are they a substance misuser or experiencing a head injury? Our Forensic Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs) are responsible for assessing and addressing the health needs of detained individuals, as well as conducting forensic medical examinations to gather evidence for use in the criminal justice system.

In this role, you will perform clinical assessments, identify and implement appropriate interventions, and collect forensic samples. You will provide advice and guidance to ensure the detainees receive proper care, maintaining detailed and accurate records to safeguard their health, safety, and welfare while in police custody.

We invite you to contact us for an informal visit to the custody suite to see first hand how varied and challenging this role can be.

Salary: £40,000 FTE

Location: Kidderminster

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver forensic practitioner services in compliance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and local protocols.
• Maintain accurate and complete timely documentation, including injury record and log all activities using current systems.
• Advise and support custody officers in assessing detainees’ healthcare needs and prioritising care, consulting the Forensic Medical Examiner as needed.
• Assess detainees’ fitness for detention, interview, understanding of charges and release.
• Evaluate alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal.

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Nurse or paramedic with minimum of 3 years’ service.
• Full membership of the NMC or HCPC
• Must have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle for business use
• Competent in oral and written English.
• Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to be cleared through the Police Vetting system: Level 2 NPPV clearance.
• A DBS check is required for this post. PHL will undertake an initial check at the appropriate level on appointment.

The Benefits:

• We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which in addition to some expected benefits include but is not limited to:
• Buying of annual leave
• Birthday day off
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Workplace Pledge
• Workplace Savings & Loans
• 2 x salary death in service grant

We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer ongoing training and support to help you succeed in your role and advance in your career.

We want you to enjoy coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued.

Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If your application is of interest to us, we will normally contact you within 2 weeks of receiving your application.