Location
Abingdon, Aylesbury, Banbury, Loddon Valley, Maidenhead, Milton Keynes
Position Overview
Mountain Healthcare is looking for qualified Nurses/Paramedics with 3 years post qualification experience to work in custody suites across the Thames Valley Police area. Working in Police custody, you will provide a high level of care to detainees and their needs, which can vary from drug/alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes.
Our dedicated healthcare professionals are fully trained to collect forensic samples which can assist the police with their investigations. Each day is different, and your skill set will be crucial in navigating the considerations needed for both healthcare needs and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. You will work closely alongside the police as an autonomous practitioner delivering healthcare within a busy police custody suite.
Responsibilities
* Provide a high level of care to detainees and their needs, varying from drug/alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes.
* Collect forensic samples to assist the police with their investigations.
* Navigate the considerations needed for both healthcare needs and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
* Work independently as an autonomous practitioner delivering healthcare within a busy police custody suite.
Qualifications & Experience
* 3 years post qualification experience as a nurse or paramedic.
* Experience within forensics is NOT NECESSARY.
* Previous experience in A&E, Walk in Centre, Paramedic Practitioner, Substance Misuse, Community Nursing, Police Custody, Prison, or other relevant discipline is ideal.
Benefits & Salary
* Full time and part time positions available, dependent on location.
* £43,797.60 per annum.
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