BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Surrey Custody

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Forensic Nurse or Paramedic in Guildford, where your skills can make a significant impact on individuals in custody. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential care and support while collaborating with police and healthcare teams. With extensive training and development opportunities, you will become an accredited Forensic Practitioner, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. Enjoy a flexible work-life balance with enhanced benefits, including generous leave and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Enhanced sick pay

6 weeks annual leave

Pension plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Recognition awards

Training and development funding

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse or Paramedic with 3+ years' experience.
• Experience in A&E, community nursing, or police custody is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic sampling and support vulnerable individuals.
• Deliver substance misuse therapies and promote personal healthcare.
• Work with police and mental health services in custody.

Skills

Forensic sampling

Substance misuse therapies

Patient assessment

Mental health support

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Paramedic qualification

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BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Surrey Custody, Guildford

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 806c616097cd

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

About the Role

• £3000 estimated average overtime pay
• £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 looking for the next step? Do you want to work in forensic healthcare that makes a remarkable, positive and life-long difference to people’s lives?

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

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

This role is an alternative career option for RGN's and qualified Paramedics with 3+ years' post qualification experience.

Custody is a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. The police can detain individuals for up to 24 hours, during which we provide high-level care addressing issues from substance dependency to acute medical episodes.

Our healthcare professionals are trained to collect forensic samples aiding police investigations.

Experience within forensics is NOT NECESSARY. You will work closely with police, receive training, and become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.

Hours of Work

This is a Bank Vacancy Only, covering locations such as Guildford, Staines, and Salford. If you seek better work-life balance, this role could be ideal.

Duties Include

• Forensic sampling, including blood samples for road traffic offences
• Signposting, referrals, and supporting vulnerable individuals to prevent re-offending
• Delivering substance misuse therapies
• Assessing and caring for detainees and staff in custody
• Promoting good personal healthcare
• Working with Liaison and Diversion services for mental health needs
• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic with at least 3 years' post qualification experience

Previous experience in A&E, walk-in centres, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prisons, Paramedic Practice, or related fields is beneficial.

About Company

Mountain Healthcare leads the UK clinical forensic healthcare sector, partnering with NHS England and police. Our services include SARCs, Police Custodial Healthcare, and more, focused on patient-centered, trauma-informed care.

We value kindness and integrity, providing innovative, effective, and equitable healthcare services that prioritize patients' health, safety, and rights.

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

DE&I

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications regardless of personal background or circumstances.

• Enhanced sick pay, maternity, neonatal/adoption pay
• Better rota planning for work-life balance
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance
• Recognition awards, training, and funding for higher education