About us Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice. Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first. Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years. At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field. We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector. About the Role This is an exciting alternative career path for Registered General Nurses and Paramedics with three or more years post qualification experience who want something different from the usual clinical setting. Join Mountain Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading providers of forensic healthcare and sexual assault referral services. We work in partnership with the police, NHS and other agencies to deliver exceptional care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Our teams are known for their professionalism, compassion and commitment to our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing. As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional you will • Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody • Manage a variety of health needs from drug and alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes • Be trained to collect forensic samples that support police investigations Experience in forensics is not required as full accredited training is provided. We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a positive work life balance while building a rewarding and impactful career in an organisation that values and supports its people. Join a team that's dedicated to making a real difference in the Thames Valley region. With 6 main custody suites spread across Banbury, Abingdon, Milton Keynes, Maidenhead, Aylesbury, and Loddon Valley, The CCC will provide essential healthcare support where it's needed most. Job Opportunity Main Duties of the role • Providing line management, including supervision, appraisal, managing poor performance and identifying CPD strategies. • Carry out comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention or interview • Manage medical emergencies, treat injuries and provide health advice • Collect and preserve forensic samples in line with legal and professional standards • Liaise with police officers, NHS services, mental health teams and other agencies • Maintain accurate clinical and evidential records • Attend court when required to give impartial professional evidence • Undertake accredited forensic training and continuous professional development Why Join Us • Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance • HCP shifts worked alongside Custody Clinical Coordinator role can make up to Full Time hours if wanted • Accredited forensic training provided • Supportive values driven team culture • Opportunities to progress within one of the UK’s most respected forensic healthcare providers Company Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Life Assurance Apprenticeships Employee Assistant Programme Long Service/Team of the Month Awards A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses Funding for higher education courses after one years’ service £3000 estimated average overtime pay Contribution to relocation expenses should they wish to move T&C's apply £1500 pro rata sign-on bonus £500 referral bonus £120 NMC registration fees per year £98.12 HCPC registration Fees per year Essential Skills Essential Criteria Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic. A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience acute medical healthcare experience. Previous experience as a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional. Desirable Criteria Previous experience in any of the following would be ideal to assist you in the role; A&E, Walk in Centre, Paramedic Practitioner, Substance Misuse, Community Nursing, Police Custody, Prison, or other relevant discipline. DEI Statement Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.