NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
To carry out initial assessments of detainees with a view to identifying any pressing medical needs, determining fitness to detain, fitness to interview; fitness for custody, fitness for release; fitness for court whilst in the custody of Police Scotland, with access to Forensic Medical Examiner opinion when required.
The post holder will travel throughout the Southeast of Scotland Region when required and as determined by service needs.