An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Forensic Nurse Practitioner, based at Northfleet on a full or part-time basis.

The successful applicant will be a Registered General Nurse or Paramedic, holding current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Paramedic equivalent with a minimum of 3 years post registration and a competency level equivalent to 'pay band 6’ in the Health Service.

They will also be assessed as competent to practice autonomously and able to work without supervision.

A background in a specialism such as Accident and Emergency, drugs, mental health or other relevant discipline would also be desirable. The post holder must be competent to issue medication in line with the Patient Group Directive and as part of this will have a sound working knowledge of drugs and their applications as well as the relevant legislation.

You will need to have good information gathering skills, problem solving and a high level of clinical decision-making skills to enable you to determine whether or not a person with medical, mental, drug or alcohol issues is fit to be detained or interviewed.

The role requires the collection of Forensic Samples which include Venous blood, therefore a certificate in Phlebotomy is essential.

You must have excellent communication skills, combined with the ability to quickly build a rapport with individuals under sometimes difficult or confrontational circumstances, showing discretion, tact and diplomacy at all times. The Safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children are vital to the role. Good organising and time management skills, an eye for detail and the ability to effectively share knowledge and promote understanding of health issues.

You will also need to be competent in the use of IT, particularly Microsoft Office products and email.

You must be able to maintain professional detachment and be comfortable working in a role where you are required to be supportive to the individual whilst working in an enforcement environment. This may mean you will be required to share information, within the appropriate bounds of confidentiality that may lead to action being taken against the individual in line with the Force’s core business.

You will be required to attend the custody suites in a number of policing areas as well as other external sites such as hospitals or scenes of sudden deaths, and therefore be required to drive an unmarked / marked police vehicle, hence a full manual driving license is essential.

This role operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week shift pattern that covers days and night working.

You will be provided with a two-week induction-training programme prior to commencement. This will equip you with the specialised skills needed to perform the role within a law enforcement environment.