Candace Peel

Highly experienced and compassionate Adult Nurse with extensive background in Emergency Nursing, Police Custody Healthcare, and Acute Clinical Settings. Currently working at senior level within custody services, supporting teams, managing complex clinical situations, and liaising with multidisciplinary professionals. Demonstrates strong leadership, sound clinical judgement, and a commitment to high‑quality patient care.

Acting Senior Healthcare Professional - Mitie Care and Custody - West Midlands Police Custody

(2025-09)

• Undertaking full duties of Healthcare Professional alongside senior responsibilities
• Supporting and guiding team members in clinical practice
• Providing clinical input and advice to management
• Attending morning briefings and team meetings
• Escalating concerns appropriately to Senior HCPs or Clinical Leads
• Ensuring safe, effective, and compliant care delivery

Healthcare Professional - Mitie Care and Custody - West Midlands Police Custody

(2024-09)

• Conducting comprehensive healthcare assessments
• Treating minor injuries and managing acute presentations
• Managing medical emergencies within the custody setting
• Providing treatment and advice for drug and alcohol withdrawal
• Administering prescribed medications
• Carrying out forensic healthcare duties, including evidence collection
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and making referrals to Mental Health and Social Services where appropriate

Healthcare Professional (Nurse) - Mountain Healthcare Ltd - West Midlands Police Custody

(2024-04)

Delivering healthcare services within police custody environments. Conducting assessments, treatments, and emergency care.

Sister (Band 6) - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - Heartlands Hospital – Accident & Emergency Department

(2023-04)

• Performing advanced clinical assessments
• Triaging patients and prioritising care
• Making timely clinical decisions in high‑pressure environments
• Coordinating and supervising staff across emergency department areas
• Mentoring and supporting junior nurses and students
• Liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient care

Staff Nurse (Band 5) - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - Heartlands Hospital – Accident & Emergency Department

(2020-08 - 2023-04)

• Performing advanced clinical assessments
• Triaging patients and prioritising care
• Making timely clinical decisions in high‑pressure environments
• Coordinating and supervising staff across emergency department areas
• Mentoring and supporting junior nurses and students
• Liaising with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient care

ITU Nurse (Reservist – COVID‑19) - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - Intensive Therapy Units

(2020 - 2020)

Supported Intensive Therapy Units during the COVID‑19 pandemic as a Band 5 nurse.

Neonatal Nurse - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - Neonatal Unit

(2020-01 - 2020-08)

Healthcare Assistant - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - Good Hope Hospital – Medical Day Unit

(2018 - 2020)

Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honours - Adult Nursing - University (UK – Birmingham)

Access to Health and Social Care - UK – Birmingham

GCSE - English - UK – Birmingham

Functional Skills Level 2 - Mathematics - UK – Birmingham

High School Education - South Africa A Levels - English - South Africa A Levels - Afrikaans - South Africa A Levels - Mathematics - South Africa A Levels - Biology - South Africa A Levels - Accountancy - South Africa A Levels - Business Economics - South Africa