BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Staines Custody Suite

NHS; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in forensic healthcare is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system. With a 4-on-4-off rota, you can enjoy a balanced work-life while providing high-level care in dynamic environments. You will receive comprehensive training, including forensic sampling and collaboration with police services. Join a team that values kindness and integrity, and embark on a rewarding career path with extensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced sickness pay scheme

Enhanced maternity pay

Well-being programme

Advanced rota planning

6 weeks annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Funding for higher education

Accredited CPD training

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in A&E, community nursing, or police custody is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic sampling and deliver substance misuse therapies.
• Assess and care for detainees in custody suites.

Skills

Forensic Sampling

Substance Misuse Therapies

Patient Assessment

Collaboration with Mental Health Services

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Paramedic Qualification

Job description

Bank Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Staines Custody Suite

• £500 referral bonus when you refer healthcare professionals 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 looking for a change? Are you a Paramedic seeking the next step? Do you want to work in forensic healthcare that makes a remarkable, positive, and lifelong difference to people's lives?

If yes, then this is the right role for you!

At Mountain Healthcare, we are looking for passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals based in Surrey.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform forensic sampling, including blood tests for road traffic offences.
• Signpost and refer, offering support for vulnerabilities and assisting patients in breaking patterns of re-offending.
• Deliver substance misuse therapies.
• Assess and care for detainees and staff in custody suites.
• Promote good personal healthcare.
• Collaborate with Liaison and Diversion services to identify mental health needs.

About us

Founded by passionate clinicians, Mountain Healthcare leads the UK's clinical forensic healthcare sector. As a premier partner of NHS England and the police, we offer services such as 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 provide holistic, trauma-informed care that improves health outcomes within the criminal justice system. We leverage innovative technologies and strategic partnerships to ensure effective, equal, and efficient services, prioritizing patients' health, safety, and rights.

Join us to make a difference in a rapidly growing career sector with extensive training and development opportunities including our Forensic Practitioner Gateway, accredited CPD courses, and sector events.

Job responsibilities

This role is suitable for RGN's and qualified Paramedics with over 3 years' post-qualification experience.

Custody environments are dynamic, with no two days the same. Detention can last up to 24 hours, during which we provide high-level care for diverse needs, from dependency issues to medical emergencies.

Our professionals are fully trained to collect forensic samples to assist police investigations, with no prior forensic experience necessary. As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you'll work closely with police and receive training to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.

If maintaining a good work-life balance is important to you, this role offers a 4-on-4-off rota, allowing you to plan your personal life well in advance, with shifts comprising two days, two nights, followed by four days off.

This is a Bank Vacancy Only.

Locations include:

• Guildford
• Staines
• Salford

Benefits include:

• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year
• Well-being programme
• Advanced rota planning
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Long service and team awards
• Accredited CPD training and masterclasses
• Funding for higher education after one year
• Estimated £3000 overtime pay
• £3000 relocation allowance (T&Cs apply)
• £1500 pro-rata sign-on bonus
• £500 referral bonus
• £120 NMC registration fees/year
• £98.12 HCPC registration fees/year

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic

Experience

• At least 3 years post-qualification experience
• Experience in areas like A&E, community nursing, substance misuse, police custody, or prisons is advantageous but not necessary.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.