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Senior Custody Nurse/Paramedic Band 6

Salary - £45,000

Full Time position – 2 days, 2 nights 4 off rolling rota

Job Type - Permanent

Be the Change

A change is needed - and it starts with you.

At Sonar Cares, we provide forensic healthcare services in police stations and custodial settings. Our work is challenging, different, and never routine - but it's the most rewarding healthcare you’ll ever deliver.

Why Join Us?

Here you will;

· Be the Change for Others - Care for society’s most vulnerable with empathy, integrity and time.

· Be the Change for Yourself – Build resilience, confidence and skills that will shape your career.

· Be the Change Together - Work within a supportive team that feels like family.

What You’ll Do

· Provide high - quality clinical care in secure environments.

· Use your professional judgement with the autonomy to make critical decisions.

· Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support vulnerable individuals.

· Uphold our values of Meritocracy, Empathy, Resilience, Integrity and Transparency in every aspect of your work.

What We’re Looking For

· Qualified healthcare professionals (Nurses, Paramedics,) registered with the relevant body, with at least 2 years post qualifying experience.

· Strong decision-making skills with the resilience to work in high pressure, situations.

· Compassion, empathy and a genuine desire to make a difference.

What You’ll Get

· Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

· A supportive team culture where your wellbeing matters.

· The opportunity to do work that is challenging, meaningful, and life - changing.

Be the Change. Join Us.

Apply today and start a career that’s different and makes a difference.

– Senior Healthcare Professional (nurse or paramedic) referred to as SHCP- the term SHCP is used to describe both nurses and paramedics.

– Clinical Lead

Job purpose – To provide high standards of clinical services, focussing on the delivery of safe outcomes for patients, staff and our customers. To utilise effectively and efficiently all resources allocated to the contract to meet the KPIs outlined by the force in the contract. Establish and maintain, close relationships with all staff at all levels, customers, and other key stake holders. Support the Clinical Lead, in conjunction with the Head of Clinical Operations and Head of Clinical Services to ensure local processes comply with national clinical governance, best practice, and professional standards in line with the requirements of the relevant professional registration body. Focus on the continuous personal development of the HCP team.

Key responsibilities

To act as a Senior Healthcare Professional, providing advice support and guidance:

· Provide key support to the Clinical Lead in the management of all Custody Nurses and Paramedics (HCPs) within the relevant contract area.

· Lead by example to deliver the requirements of the forensic examination and healthcare services following the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, whilst also adhering to Company policies and procedures.

· Deputise for the Clinical Lead during periods of leave.

· To support, train and develop the HCPs to ensure the highest levels of clinical service and productivity.

· Assist with the delivery of HCP foundation training.

· Carry out HCP appraisals.

· Carry out Clinical Supervision for HCPs.

· Develop as a Clinical Champion in supporting HCPs.

· Provide support mentorship and appraisals for HCPs.

· Ensure all HCPs meet the required competency and compliance levels.

· Develop and monitor audit systems for working practices in conjunction with the Clinical Lead and Head of Clinical Operations where appropriate.

· Work with the Clinical Lead to address client concerns.

· Assist and support with the writing of witness statements.

· To support the clinical governance agenda, including maintaining compliance standards, policies and procedures, audits, incidents, complaints and plaudits, root cause analysis, training attendance and lessons learned programmes.

· Develop links with local (Primary and Secondary Care Trusts) and national agencies to support the development of robust and clear clinical pathways for detainees and victims.

· Report instances of unsafe or inappropriate working practices to the Clinical Lead.

· Develop the service provided to the Client within current legal frameworks and professional constraints.

· Undertake any other role appropriate to the Senior Health Care Practitioner role as delegated by the Clinical Lead.

· Support the local management team to ensure that all operational KPI’s are met.

To act as a Senior Health Care Professional, providing the highest level of clinical support to detainees and custody staff:

· Work autonomously within the scope of clinical practice, policies, guidelines, and relevant law as a SHCP on the contract rota.

· Undertake clinical assessments and offer care to persons detained by the police or other agencies as required – to assess fitness for detention, interview, release, or transfer etc.

· Provide healthcare interventions to manage minor illness or injury and take appropriate actions and refer onwards for more serious conditions.

· Complete forensic examination of persons in police care and record injuries and/or collect DNA evidence.

· To attend unexplained death as required and pronounce life extinct.

· Undertake forensic examination of police officers/staff injured whilst on duty – to record injuries and manage these appropriately.

· To assess alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal.

· To maintain your own clinical/forensic skills and competencies and maintain an auditable record of experience.

· To undertake mental health assessments where appropriate.

· Collect specimens as required under legislation.

· Undertake intimate body searches/facilitate safe removal of concealed items or drugs with consent of the detainee. (Searches to be conducted in an Accident and Emergency department only).

· Make contemporaneous notes and maintain complete and accurate clinical records.

· Provide written statements as required.

· Give oral testimony as required in any Court or Tribunal

· To support the investigatory process and any disciplinary under the direction of HR/Clinical Lead

· To undertake any other HR related staffing documentation such as sickness management, informal investigatory meetings, Performance Improvement Plan’s, annual leave management, liaising with agencies, new starter documentation, probation reviews and any other HR requirements under the direction of the Clinical Lead.

· Undertake all duties as required of a HCP in custody and to comply with the competencies, knowledge, and skills framework of the Department of Health.

· Support the development of clinical services.

· Carry out any other activity or action appropriate to the role of a SHCP as required.

· To comply with all requirements and/or legislation of the post.

The tasks and responsibilities detailed above are not exhaustive but should merely be regarded as a guide. The jobholder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the business needs at that time. These will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the service. The job holder will be expected to participate in this process and the company would aim to reach agreement to changes.

Why Join Sonar Cares?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer:

· Ongoing professional development.

· Comprehensive 2 week induction and role-specific training.

· Support with NMC/HCPC revalidation.

· Professional registration reimbursement.

· Pension scheme.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Generous annual leave entitlement.

· Paid mileage for eligible cross-cover shifts.

Recruitment Process

Due to the nature of this role, our recruitment process is more comprehensive than many healthcare positions and can take up to three months to complete, although it is often completed much sooner.

Following a successful interview, your offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of:

· Enhanced DBS clearance.

· Police Vetting.

· Right to Work and identity checks.

· Professional registration verification.

· Occupational Health clearance.

· Employment references.

· Mandatory compliance documentation.

· Completion of all required induction and role-specific training.

· Our Recruitment Team will support you throughout every stage of the process.

Interview Requirements

If invited to interview, please bring the following original documentation:

· Valid photographic identification (e.g. passport).

· UK photocard driving licence.

· Evidence of your current NMC or HCPC registration.

Failure to provide the required documentation may result in your interview being rescheduled.

Join Sonar Cares

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your clinical skills, judgement and compassion can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person