Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Abingdon - Custody

JR United Kingdom; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Forensic Nurse or Paramedic to provide exceptional care in police custody. This role requires a registered professional with at least three years of experience. Ideal candidates will benefit from flexible working arrangements and accredited training. Join a compassionate team committed to the core values of kindness and professionalism.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Accredited forensic training

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum three years post qualification experience required.
• Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody.
• Manage a variety of health needs from drug dependency to acute medical episodes.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision making skills

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration

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abingdon, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

This is an exciting alternative career path for Registered General Nurses and Paramedics with three or more years post qualification experience who want something different from the usual clinical setting.

Join Mountain Healthcare, one of the UKs leading providers of forensic healthcare and sexual assault referral services. We work in partnership with the police, NHS and other agencies to deliver exceptional care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Our teams are known for their professionalism, compassion and commitment to our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing.

As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional you will

Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody

Manage a variety of health needs from drug and alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes

Be trained to collect forensic samples that support police investigations

Experience in forensics is not required as full accredited training is provided.

We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a positive work life balance while building a rewarding and impactful career in an organisation that values and supports its people.

This is an exciting alternative career path for Registered General Nurses and Paramedics with three or more years post qualification experience who want something different from the usual clinical setting.

Join Mountain Healthcare, one of the UKs leading providers of forensic healthcare and sexual assault referral services. We work in partnership with the police, NHS and other agencies to deliver exceptional care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Our teams are known for their professionalism, compassion and commitment to our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing.

As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional you will

Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody

Manage a variety of health needs from drug and alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes

Be trained to collect forensic samples that support police investigations

Experience in forensics is not required as full accredited training is provided.

We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a positive work life balance while building a rewarding and impactful career in an organisation that values and supports its people.

About the Role

Key responsibilities

Carry out comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention or interview

Manage medical emergencies, treat injuries and provide health advice

Collect and preserve forensic samples in line with legal and professional standards

Liaise with police officers, NHS services, mental health teams and other agencies

Maintain accurate clinical and evidential records

Attend court when required to give impartial professional evidence

Undertake accredited forensic training and continuous professional development

Why Join Us

Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance

Full time and part time positions available

Accredited forensic training provided

Supportive values driven team culture

Opportunities to progress within one of the UKs most respected forensic healthcare providers

Requirements

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration

Minimum three years post qualification experience

Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points

Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application

Enhanced DBS clearance

Strong communication and decision making skills

Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year

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