Forensic Practitioner - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Nue Solutions Ltd

Description

Job Title:
Forensic Practitioner - Custody Suites

Role:
Healthcare Professional (RGN or Paramedic)


Pay:
£ £54.00 per hour PAYE - Via Umbrella

Nights:
, Days:


Locations:
Liverpool, Birkenhead, Wavertree, and Bootle


Main duties:

• To deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the locally agreed protocols.
• Provide advice and support to custody officers in determining the health care needs of detainees and the priorities of care. Seek telephone advice and refer cases to the doctor or Consultant FME when required.
• Work with other members of the team to ensure that the service is provided at all times. Including demonstrating flexibility and acting supportively at all times.
• Assist in the training of new team members.
• Develop positive working relationships with the Consultant FMEs and doctors, custody staff, police officers, local health organizations, drug referral workers, and other organizations which can contribute to the excellence of the service.
• Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. Ensure all activities are logged using the systems in use.
• Make use of supervision opportunities to evaluate your own work and development.
• Participate in the collection of data for service audits and other mechanisms for achieving continuous service improvement.
• Abide by the NMC code of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and use opportunities to promote the role of nurses in the custody setting.
• Promote the health and safety of staff and detainees in accordance with the H&S policy, taking action to remedy any observed problems and working in a way which minimizes risk.
• Takes on responsibilities of tasks delegated by the company/management team as required.
• Identifies the needs of internal and external customers and adds value by exceeding these through the quality of service provided.
• Creates and sustains mutually beneficial relationships with customers based on a track record of delivery and trust.
• Maintains a clear focus on service level indicators.
• Identifies opportunities to improve the efficiency of work processes.
• Applies the skills, effort, and judgment required to get the job done.
• Acts as a role model for others.
• Leads by example and coaching.
• Works cooperatively and productively with others, openly exchanging information and supporting colleagues to achieve team goals.
• Utilizes influencing skills to good advantage where appropriate.
• Keeps up to date on current internal and external procedures and regulations.
• Aware of the need to adopt different styles and approaches for differing groups of people and adapts behaviors accordingly.
• Able to manage workloads and prioritize effectively.
• Takes pride in achieving quality and quantity targets.
• Makes decisions based upon a strict interpretation of rules, regulations, and procedures.

Person Specification:

• Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 36 months.
• A full UK driving license.
• Registered as RGN, dual RGN & RMN or Paramedic with 3 years post qualifying experience.
• Competent in oral and written English.
• Full membership of the NMC/HCPC.
• Previous nursing/paramedic experience obtained within a custody or A&E environment would be desirable.

Initial Training/Induction/Shadowing Rate:
£ £15.00


Job Types:
Fixed term contract, Temporary contract, Freelance

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
£27.00-£54.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• A&E: 3 years (preferred)
• Prison: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC or HCPC Registration (preferred)

Work Location:
One location