Healthcare Professional (HCP) Nurse or Paramedic - Barnstaple

Main Responsibilities

Health Care Professional (HCP) 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Barnstaple Based, Devon

Shifts:  37.5 hours - based on 2 days, 2 nights on, 5 off

Salary: £33,000 per annum

You will be required to have access to private transport. Teamwork and flexibility are central to our approach, along with commitment and a “can do” attitude to working in this manner is fundamental.

G4S Medical Services recognises and values the differences between people and seeks to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community within which the company operates. As part of our commitment to the highest standards of employment practices we aim to provide equality of opportunity and fairness to all.

We work together with our customers to deliver effective and efficient quality health and social care in the criminal justice system. 

Job Outline:

Attending police custody to assess, document and treat detainees and determine fitness to remain in custody.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessment/Treatment of illnesses and injuries
• Determination of fitness to be detained in custody
• Determination of fitness to be released
• Determination of fitness to be interviewed and charged: competent to understand charge
• Determination to transfer, or be interviewed by the police detaining body
• Examination and forensic sampling of adult suspects of serious crime
• To carry out examinations in accordance with G4S medical capital services guidelines
• All police calls should be attended without delay
• To be available for court attendance when requestedTo treat the detained person as a patient and make clear that no evidence can be treated in ‘confidence’

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Skills:

• State registered paramedic or Registered General Nurse with at least 2 years post qualification experience.
• Ability to take blood samples
• Full Driving License and own vehicle
• Experience in an autonomous/lone working role
• A+E or practice nursing background or State registered paramedic

Please note that this vacancy is subject to a minimum 5 year checkable employment and education history including criminal record vetting. To apply for this role, you must be eligible to work in the UK.