Health Care Professional

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Are you ready to take your healthcare career in an exciting new direction?

We are looking for skilled and compassionate Health Care Professionals (HCPs) to join our West Yorkshire police custody service, providing vital care to vulnerable individuals in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We provide healthcare in the following custody suites: Elland Rd LS11 8BU, Normanton W6 1ZB, Bradford BD5 0DZ, Halifax HX1 5TW, Huddersfield HD1 2NJ. Therefore, no two days will be the same; this is a unique opportunity to support a range of custody services within West Yorkshire.

To join our team, you will need:

• A Professional Qualification (RN, RMN)/Paramedic with 3 years post-qualifying experience.
• Current registration with the NMC/HCPC.
• Experience in areas such as A&E, primary care, mental health, substance misuse.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach.

Main duties of the job

As an HCP in police custody, you will provide high-quality care to detainees, ensuring their health, safety, and wellbeing while in custody. Working closely with police staff and other professionals, you will play a vital role in delivering clinical assessments and managing health risks.

Main duties will include:

• Conducting physical and mental health assessments for detainees.
• Administering medications and managing ongoing health conditions.
• Delivering first aid and emergency care as needed.
• Supporting individuals experiencing mental crises/substance misuse withdrawal.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and adhering to confidentiality in line with policy and procedure.
• Liaising with multidisciplinary teams, including police staff and external health services.

About us

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. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk by clicking 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

West Yorkshire Police

Elland Road

Leeds

LS11 8BU

Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/