Main area We are looking for dynamic and experienced clinical reviewers to join our BANK of clinical reviewers to deliver high-quality death in custody clinical reviews. Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract There is no contract duration for this role as it is a bank role Hours Flexible working - Ad-hoc work, when someone dies Job ref 847-MC-25-VB34
Employer Spectrum Community Health CIC Employer type Public (Non NHS) Site Spectrum Community Health CIC Town Wakefield Salary £1,000 - £1,250 The fees are calculated by the level of the clinical review Salary period Session by session Closing 04/05/2025 23:59
Bank Clinical Reviewer
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
We are looking for dynamic and experienced clinical reviewers to join our BANK of clinical reviewers to deliver high-quality death in custody clinical reviews.
You will be responsible for liaising with the Prison and Probation Ombudsman’s Investigator to conduct timely independent clinical reviews that meet the PPO and NHS England Health and Justice Commissioner’s quality standards.
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated, currently practising clinicians, with a proven track record as investigator and/or clinical reviewers in the custodial healthcare sector, NHS secure environments, or police detention.
You will be a Registered Doctor on the General Medical Council or be a Registered Nurse with the NMC. You will;
* Have current clinical or healthcare management responsibility and have up-to-date clinical practice and evidence of professional development.
* Be on the relevant professional register (GMC/NMC) and have worked in a clinical or healthcare management role for a minimum of 5 years.
* Have evidence of current and ongoing professional development.
* Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a clinical role.
* Attend at least one bi-annual review meeting held at the local office in Wakefield or via Microsoft Teams.
* Attend bespoke clinical review induction training.
With excellent investigative and analytical skills and an attention to the sensitivity of the role, you will be able to build respect, develop effective working relationships and partnerships.
Main duties of the job
* To carry out a clinical review relating to the death of a person in custody (or released on temporary licence) of a prison, Young Offender Institution, Secure Children’s Home, Immigration Removal Centre, Courts or Approved Premises.
* To undertake level 1, 2 and 3 investigations into the clinical circumstances surrounding the death, working closely and making early contact with Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) Investigator.
* To produce accurate and timely reports following the NHS England guidance.
* To provide a comprehensive review of care including an evaluation of equivalence of care in secure environments with care in the community.
* To develop SMART (Specific, Measurable Attainable, Relevant & Timely) recommendations for improvements in care and service delivery where appropriate.
* To raise any issues of concern that requires immediate attention to Commissioners, via the Death in Custody Service Manager.
* To attend inquests when required by HM Coroner to give evidence from the investigation findings.
* To participate in continuous professional development opportunities to ensure quality of service.
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We are looking for dynamic and experienced clinical reviewers to join our BANK of clinical reviewers to deliver high-quality death in custody clinical reviews.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To carry out a clinical review relating to the death of a person in custody (or released on temporary licence) of a prison, Young Offender Institution, Secure Children’s Home, Immigration Removal Centre, Courts or Approved Premises.
· To undertake level 1, 2 and 3 investigations into the clinical circumstances surrounding the death, working closely and making early contact with Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) Investigator.
· To produce accurate and timely reports following the NHS England guidance.
· To provide a comprehensive review of care including an evaluation of equivalence of care in secure environments with care in the community.
· To develop SMART (Specific, Measurable Attainable, Relevant & Timely) recommendations for improvements in care and service delivery where appropriate.
· To raise any issues of concern that requires immediate attention to Commissioners, via the Death in Custody Service Manager.
· To attend inquests when required by HM Coroner to give evidence from the investigation findings.
· To participate in continuous professional development opportunities to ensure quality of service.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Healthcare professional with current appropriate registration e.g. Nurse with NMC membership. OR Doctor with GMC registration. Any nurse registered with the NMC OR Be in a healthcare management role incorporating regular involvement in the review and support of clinical practice.
* Possess a working knowledge of HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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