BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Surrey Custody

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Bank Forensic Nurse or Paramedic to join their team in Surrey. This role involves performing forensic sampling, assessing detainees, and delivering substance misuse therapies. Candidates should be qualified nurses or paramedics with at least 3 years of experience. The position offers a supportive work environment with benefits including enhanced leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced sickness, maternity, neonatal, and adoption pay schemes

6 weeks annual leave

Pension scheme

CPD training, funding for higher education

Registration fees paid annually (£120 NMC, £98.12 HCPC)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in A&E, community nursing, or police custody is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic sampling, including blood tests for road traffic offences.
• Assess and care for detainees and staff in custody suites.
• Deliver substance misuse therapies.

Skills

Forensic sampling

Substance misuse therapies

Patient care

Education

Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic

Job description

Bank Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Surrey Custody

• £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 or Paramedic seeking a new challenge? Do you want to work in forensic healthcare that makes a positive, life-long difference?

If yes, then this role is for you!

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

Founded by clinicians, Mountain Healthcare leads in clinical forensic healthcare in the UK, partnering with NHS England and police. Our services include Sexual Assault Referral Centres, Police Custodial Healthcare, and more. We are committed to providing trauma-informed, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes in the criminal justice system. We invest in staff training and development, including our Forensic Practitioner Gateway and CPD courses.

Job responsibilities

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

Custody environments are dynamic; detainees can be held for up to 24 hours, requiring high-level care for various needs, including substance dependency and acute medical episodes. Our professionals are trained to collect forensic samples to assist police investigations. Experience in forensics is not necessary; training will be provided to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner. If you seek better work-life balance and clear boundaries, consider this role.

This is a Bank Vacancy only.

Locations include Guildford, Staines, and Salford.

Benefits

• Enhanced sickness, maternity, neonatal, and adoption pay schemes
• Advanced rota planning for work-life balance
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Pension scheme, bonus scheme, life assurance, employee assistance program
• Recognition awards, CPD training, funding for higher education
• Estimated £3000 overtime pay, £3000 relocation allowance (T&C apply), £1500 pro-rata sign-on bonus, £500 referral bonus
• Registration fees paid annually (£120 NMC, £98.12 HCPC)

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, prison, or as a Paramedic Practitioner is advantageous

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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