BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Surrey Custody

TN United Kingdom; Salfords; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals to join their team in Surrey. This role offers a unique opportunity for Nurses and Paramedics to transition into forensic healthcare, providing vital support in a dynamic environment. With extensive training and development opportunities, you will work closely with police, addressing diverse health needs and making a positive impact on individuals' lives. Enjoy a better work-life balance with flexible hours, generous leave, and a supportive workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Enhanced sickness pay scheme

Enhanced maternity, neonatal, and adoption pay

Advanced rota planning

6 weeks annual leave

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Recognition awards

Funding for higher education

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic with a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Experience in A&E, community nursing, or police custody is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collect forensic samples and provide care in custody.
• Support vulnerabilities and promote personal healthcare.
• Work with police to address mental health needs.

Skills

Forensic sampling

Substance misuse therapies

Assessment & care of detainees

Mental health identification

Nursing or Paramedic experience

Education

Registered Nurse or Paramedic qualification

3+ years post-qualification experience

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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 position is an excellent 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 drug/alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes.

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

No prior forensic experience is necessary. As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will work closely with police and receive training to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.

Hours of Work

If you seek a better work-life balance, this role could be ideal.

This is a Bank Vacancy Only and covers locations including:

• Guildford
• Staines
• Salford

Duties Include

• Forensic sampling (including blood samples for road traffic offences)
• Signposting, referrals, and support for vulnerabilities to help reduce re-offending
• Providing substance misuse therapies
• Assessment & care of detainees and staff in custody
• Promoting good personal healthcare
• Working with Liaison and Diversion to identify mental health needs
• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience

Previous experience in areas such as A&E, walk-in centres, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, or as a Paramedic Practitioner or Registered Nurse is advantageous.

About the Company

Mountain Healthcare is a leader in clinical forensic healthcare in the UK, partnering with NHS England and police. Our services include Sexual Assault Referral Centres, Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare, and clinical advice.

We are committed to our values of Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, providing trauma-informed care that improves health outcomes within the criminal justice system.

We offer extensive training and development, including our Forensic Practitioner Gateway, CPD courses, and sector events.

DE&I

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

• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Neonatal, and Adoption Pay after 1 year's service
• Advanced rota planning for work-life balance
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition awards
• Funding for higher education after one year
• £3000 estimated overtime pay
• £3000 relocation allowance (T&C's apply)