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Job description

The PSNI have a statutory responsibility for individuals detained within their custody and the care and treatment of those individuals is set out in the Police and Criminal Evidence Order (PACE) 1989. The custody service within Northern Ireland currently has on average 25,000 detentions per year spread across 9 custody suites. Detainees often have wide and complex health needs and often are some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Custody officers are required to carry out an individual risk assessment on every detainee and develop a person-centered care plan considering mental health needs, suicidal ideation, self-harm alcohol and drug misuse and dependency as well as physical illnesses. As part of that care plan and following detailed risk assessment, the custody officer must ensure that a detainee receives appropriate healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Implement a program of continuous service improvement within the custody suite.
• Please visit jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Must be on the NMC register Part 1 (Adult or Mental Health).
• Please visit jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Desirable Skills

• Post Graduate Education.
• Experience of working in the criminal justice System.