BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Staines - Custody

Mountain Healthcare Ltd; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forensic healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Forensic Nurses or Paramedics for their Staines branch. The role offers high-quality care to detainees in police custody, along with flexible working arrangements and accredited training. Applicants should be Registered General Nurses or Paramedics with at least three years of experience and a valid driving license. Join a supportive team while making a significant impact in forensic healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Accredited forensic training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Must have current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Right to work in the UK and lived in the UK for at least three years.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody.
• Manage a variety of health needs including drug and alcohol dependency.
• Collect forensic samples to support police investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Staines - Custody. 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.

Job responsibilities

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. Why Join Us

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
• Full time and part time positions available
• Accredited forensic training provided
• Supportive values driven team culture
• Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration
• Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points
• Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Experience

• Minimum three years post qualification experience
• Strong communication and decision making skills
• Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.