LJR- Custody Nurse Practitioner

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232838 - Custody Nurse Practitioner role at NHS Scotland
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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Custody Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team within the Kittybrewster Custody Suite and Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS). This is a unique opportunity to deliver trauma-informed care in a challenging and rewarding environment, supporting both custody healthcare and forensic medical services.

• Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to individuals in police custody and SARCS settings.
• Undertake forensic medical examinations and act as a forensically trained chaperone in line with HIS standards.
• Work collaboratively with Forensic Medical Examiners, Police Custody Officers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold the highest standards of evidence collection and chain of custody.

• Registered Nurse (Adult/Mental Health) with current NMC registration.
• Willingness to undertake additional training, including Non-Medical Prescribing and Forensic Examination skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced clinical examination skills /Evidence of further education in areas such as Minor Injury/Illness. Or willingness to undertake.

• Experience in custody healthcare or forensic nursing.
• Experience in Emergency medicine, acute care or primary care.

• Be part of a forward-thinking team preparing for legislative changes that will allow nurses to conduct full forensic examinations independently.
• Contribute to a service that is critical for patient safety and meeting national standards for sexual assault care.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialist training.

Informal enquires to Senior Charge Nurse Linda Buchan (linda.buchant), Senior Charge nurse/SARCS Nurse Coordinator Stephanie Brock (stephanie.brockt) or Julie-Anne Stuart Lead Nurse Prison and Custody (julie.stuart2t).

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