RGN Required for Custody Nurse (Forensic Nurse Practitioner) PT and FT

Linked Recruitment are currently recruiting for Forensic Nurse Practitioners, working alongside the Police in various Custody Suites in Cheshire (we also have other locations in the UK available too)

We have a full time position, 4 on and 4 off (days and nights) and part time as well as bank opportunities to suit your needs

You must hold a manual drivers licence for this role

The position pays between £40,569.6

It is ESSENTIAL that you have previously worked in one or more of the following areas:

Custody Suite
Prison
A&E setting or similar
Practice
Intensive Care
Substance Misuse
Psychiatry
Sexual Health
Sexual Offences
Or any similar environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Assist in the training of new team members.
• Develop positive working relationships with the Consultant FMEs and doctors, custody staff, police officers, local health organisations, drug referral workers, and other organisations 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 minimises risk.
Ensure that all elements of personal professional practice conform to the Company’s clinical governance standards

Linked Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all parts of the community.