Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Staines - Custody
* £1500 sign-on bonus (pro-rata for part-time).
* £500 referral bonus for healthcare professionals referred to us.
* We will pay £120 NMC registration fees per year.
* We will pay £98.12 HCPC registration fees per year.
Are you a Nurse seeking a new challenge? Are you a Paramedic ready for the next step? Do you wish to work in forensic healthcare that makes a positive, lifelong difference?
If yes, then this role is for you!
At Mountain Healthcare, we seek passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals.
Main duties of the job
Duties include:
* Forensic sampling (including blood samples for road traffic offences).
* Signposting, referrals, supporting vulnerabilities, and helping patients break re-offending patterns.
* Delivering substance misuse therapies.
* Assessing and caring for detainees and staff in custody suites.
* Promoting good personal healthcare.
* Working with Liaison and Diversion to identify mental health needs.
About us
Founded by passionate clinicians, Mountain Healthcare provides expert patient-centered services and leads in clinical forensic healthcare in the UK. As a trusted partner of NHS England and the police, our services include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare, and clinical telephone advice. Guided by our values "Be Kind" and "Do the Right Thing," we offer holistic, trauma-informed care to improve health outcomes within the criminal justice system. We utilize innovative technologies and strategic partnerships to ensure effective, equal, and efficient services, prioritizing patients’ health, safety, and rights. Join us to make a significant difference.
Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path. We understand that to deliver top-quality services, our staff must be the best. We offer extensive training and development, including our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, accredited CPD courses, and sector events.
Job responsibilities
This role is suitable for RGN and qualified Paramedics with over 3 years' post-qualification experience.
Custody environments are dynamic, with no two days the same. Detainees can be held up to 24 hours, requiring high-quality care for issues like substance dependency or acute medical episodes.
Our professionals are trained to collect forensic samples aiding police investigations. Experience in forensics is NOT required. You will work closely with police and receive training to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.
If you seek a better work-life balance, this role offers clear boundaries. The 2-on-6-off rota allows planning months in advance, with shifts comprising two days, two nights, then four days off.
This is a part-time position based at Salfords Police Custody Suite.
We will conduct interviews as applications arrive and may close the advert early once filled, so apply promptly.
* Enhanced sickness pay scheme
* Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
* Enhanced neonatal/adoption pay after 1 year
* Well-being programme
* Advanced rota planning for work-life balance
* 6 weeks annual leave
* Pension scheme
* Bonus scheme
* Life assurance
* Employee assistance programme
* Long service/team awards
* Accredited CPD courses and masterclasses
* Funding for higher education after 1 year
* Estimated £3000 overtime pay
* £3000 relocation allowance (T&Cs apply)
* £120 NMC registration fees/year
* £98.12 HCPC registration fees/year
DE&I: Mountain Healthcare promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value differences and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, or personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.
Experience
* Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience.
* Experience in A&E, walk-in centres, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prisons, or as a Paramedic Practitioner is advantageous but not mandatory.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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