Job summary
Exciting Opportunity for Experienced General Nurse/Paramedic to join our Clinical Lead team as a Clinical Lead!
Are you a qualified general nurse or paramedic with a passion for making a difference?
Do you have previous experience as a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional or are you keen to explore this dynamic field? We have a unique opportunity for you!
Embark on a meaningful journey in health & justice care!
What We Offer:
* Dynamic dual role: a blend of leadership and management duties with hands-on forensic healthcare provision, ensuring every day brings new challenges and opportunities.
* Comprehensive support: training and guidance to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner, regardless of prior forensic experience.
* Career advancement: grow and develop in a supportive environment where your leadership skills and clinical expertise are valued.
* Meaningful impact: work closely with law enforcement agencies to improve the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system.
Joining Bonuses:
* £3000 estimated average overtime pay
* £3000 relocation allowance (T&C's apply)
* £2500 pro-rata sign-on bonus
* £1500 referral bonus
* £120 NMC registration fees per year
* £98.12 HCPC registration fees per year
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing line management, including supervision, appraisal, managing poor performance, and identifying CPD strategies.
* Forensic sampling (including road traffic offence bloods).
* Signposting and conducting referrals; offering support for vulnerabilities and supporting patients to break patterns of re-offending.
* Delivering substance misuse therapies.
* Assessment & care of detainees and staff in custody suites.
* Supporting the early identification and assessment of high-risk attendees attending police custody, working as part of the police and healthcare team.
* Managing clinical resources and overseeing healthcare delivery for high-risk patients, working closely with the police custody team, especially PACE.
* Line management of Healthcare Professionals across Surrey custody suites, including appraisals and performance management.
* Overseeing patient triage in custody to determine the need for hospital referral, balancing timely care with patient wellbeing.
About us
Founded by passionate clinicians, Mountain Healthcare leads the UK clinical forensic healthcare sector. As a trusted partner of NHS England and the police, our services include SARCs, police custodial healthcare, secure estate healthcare, and clinical telephone advice. Guided by our values of Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, we provide trauma-informed, holistic care that improves health outcomes for patients in the criminal justice system. We invest in staff training and development, including our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway and various CPD courses.
Date posted: 30 April 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £47,109 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Workington, CA14 4AP
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