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Custody Nurse/Paramedic

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Join our friendly team as a Registered (adult) Nurse, Mental health nurse with relevant experience or Paramedics with at least 2 years’ post qualification experience at CRG Medical Services.

Playing an integral role within our custody healthcare service, which allows us to help some of the most vulnerable members of society, reaching a number of patients who may otherwise receive no professional healthcare support.

You will work 2day, 2nights 4 off on a full time contract which allows you to plan ahead. (part time hours are available)

Main Responsibility

Person Specification

  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
  • Ability to build and develop relationships
  • Must be confident and capable of autonomous practice and able to work independently
  • To act as a patients advocate and to support them through the criminal justice process in a non-judgemental manner

Essential Experience / Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (Registered General Nurse (RGN) Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) 2 years experience
  • Mental Health Nurses must have experience with drug and alcohol withdrawal/rehab and ideally an understanding of chronic diseases such as Diabetes 
  • Registered Paramedic (Qualified for 2 years)
  • Must have current manual driving license with no restrictions and access to their own vehicle
  • All candidates are subject to police vetting checks

Desirable Experience

  • Recent broad knowledge base in an environment such as GP practice, A&E, Minor injuries, and acute settings
  • Experience in a custodial environment
  • Experience of venepuncture
  • Proof of current up to date ILS (Immediate life support)

The Ideal Candidate

Person Specification

  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
  • Ability to build and develop relationships
  • Must be confident and capable of autonomous practice and able to work independently
  • To act as a patients advocate and to support them through the criminal justice process in a non-judgemental manner

Essential Experience / Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (Registered General Nurse (RGN) Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) 2 years experience
  • Mental Health Nurses must have experience with drug and alcohol withdrawal/rehab and ideally an understanding of chronic diseases such as Diabetes 
  • Registered Paramedic (Qualified for 2 years)
  • Must have current manual driving license with no restrictions and access to their own vehicle
  • All candidates are subject to police vetting checks

Desirable Experience

  • Recent broad knowledge base in an environment such as GP practice, A&E, Minor injuries, and acute settings
  • Experience in a custodial environment
  • Experience of venepuncture
  • Proof of current up to date ILS (Immediate life support)

Package Description

  • Free Uniform
  • Set rolling rota based on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 day 2 nights, 4 off based on full time hours)
  • Free DBS
  • Free Mandatory training including face to face Adult and child safeguarding level 3 and ILS
  • Monthly pay for flexi workers (Bank)
  • Support with the revalidation for Nurses
  • Additional funded training opportunities available upon application
  • Free parking available
  • Paid Shadow shifts prior to starting
  • Full induction package
  • Refer a friend scheme worth £250

About the Company

CRG is one of the leading providers of Forensic Medical Services within the UK.

We have experience delivering solutions for Police Forces, ranging from some of the most rural areas in the country to heavily urbanised populations.

We work closely with our police partners and other stakeholders across the secure healthcare market to provide high quality, innovative solutions in this challenging environment.

Our work allows us to help some of the most vulnerable members of society, reaching a number of patients who may otherwise receive no professional healthcare support.

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