Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional (Nurse/Paramedic)

Mountain Healthcare; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend a friend £500

NMC HCPC registration paid

Access to company pension scheme

Overtime at enhanced rates

Supportive, values-driven culture

Accredited forensic training

Job summary

Mountain Healthcare seeks Registered Nurses and Paramedics to join us as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals in Abingdon. You will deliver high-quality care to detainees, assess needs, treat, and support welfare within custody and on release.

This unique clinical role combines safeguarding, forensic duties and collaboration with police, NHS and partner agencies. Shifts include 24x7 coverage with paid breaks and ongoing accredited training.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, or Paramedic with current HCPC registration.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.
• Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting.
• Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application.
• At least three years' post-qualification experience in an acute or relevant setting.

Responsibilities

• Clinical and capacity assessments.
• Managing acute healthcare needs and emergencies.
• Supporting mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding needs.
• Collecting and documenting forensic evidence.
• Maintaining accurate clinical and evidential records.
• Working collaboratively with police, NHS and partner agencies.
• Attending hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act.
• Providing professional statements and court attendance when required.

Skills

NMC registration

HCPC registration

UK driving licence

DBS clearance

UK residency 3 years

autonomous working

Job description

Mountain Healthcare seeks Registered Nurses and Paramedics to join us as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals in Abingdon. You will deliver high-quality care to detainees, assess needs, treat, and support welfare within custody and on release.

This unique clinical role combines safeguarding, forensic duties and collaboration with police, NHS and partner agencies. Shifts include 24x7 coverage with paid breaks and ongoing accredited training.