Forensic Healthcare Professional – Scarborough

PHL Group are looking for a Forensic Healthcare Professional working in custody suite covering the Scarborough site on a full-time basis. You will be working alongside police officers to assess and treat individuals detained in Police Custody. Full training will be provided. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED RGN OR PARAMEDIC Could you identify if a detainee is suffering from a mental health condition? If they are uncooperative or lacking diabetes medication? If they are a substance misuser or suffering from a head injury? Our Forensic HCPS are responsible for assessing and addressing the health needs of detained persons, as well as conducting forensic medical examinations gathering evidence for use in the criminal justice system. Main duties of the job You will be conducting clinical assessments, identifying, and implementing appropriate interventions and collecting forensic samples. Providing advice and guidance to ensure appropriate care is maintained and keeping detailed and accurate records to ensure the health, safety and welfare of detained persons held in police custody. We encourage you to contact us for an informal visit to the custody suite in order to see for yourself how varied and challenging this role can be. Forensic Healthcare Professional Skills And Experience Effectively deliver the requirements of the forensic practitioner service following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and locally agreed protocols. Keep accurate, complete and contemporaneous notes of work carried out, including the recording of injuries. 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 Consultant FME when required. Provide a professional, responsive and caring service to detained persons in the custody environment to support the Custody Sergeant and Officers in assessing the healthcare needs of detained persons and an effective care pathway throughout their time in custody. Determine an individuals fitness to be detained, fitness to be released, fitness to be interviewed and competence to understand charge. Assessment of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal. Benefits Bike2Work Scheme. Save up to 42% on bikes & equipment DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles. Up to £25 for eye tests, £50 for spectacles Employee Assistance Program – 24 hour helpline. 24/7 support for counselling, legal, medical & more Employee Recognition. ‘Extra Mile’ Awards Family Friendly Policy. Support for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility leave Long Service Award. Celebrating 5 & 10 years of service Menopause Support. HRT subscription covered & Menopause Pledge NHS Discount – Blue Light Card. Staff are eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers a range of official discounts Paid Sick Pay. 10 days per year Professional Development. Training, courses & team-building opportunities Workplace Savings and Low Interest Loans. Payroll savings & low-interest loans As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces community, PHL Group has been awarded the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme Silver Award and Veteran Aware accreditation. These prestigious accolades highlight our unwavering dedication to supporting ex-military personnel, recognising the value that serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

Conduct clinical assessments and forensic medical examinations for individuals detained in police custody. Provide health advice to custody officers and implement appropriate medical interventions to ensure detainee welfare.

Candidates must be a registered Registered General Nurse (RGN) or a Paramedic. Ability to follow the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and maintain accurate medical records is required.

• Bike2Work Scheme • DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Recognition Awards • Family Friendly Policy • Long Service Award • Menopause Support • NHS Discount Blue Light Card • Paid Sick Pay • Professional Development • Workplace Savings and Low Interest Loans

• Soins cliniquesSouhaitée
• interdisciplinary collaborationSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Clinical Assessment
• Forensic Medical Examination
• Patient Care
• Medical Record Keeping
• Mental Health Assessment
• Drug and Alcohol Intoxication Assessment
• Evidence Collection
• Emergency Care
• Patient Triage
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety
• Legal

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

7 oct. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level