Forensic Nurse Or Paramedic - FT/PT -Abingdon - Custody

Mountain Healthcare Limited; Shippon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of forensic healthcare in the UK seeks a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional. This role involves providing high-quality care to detainees in police custody, managing health needs, and collecting forensic samples. Candidates must be a Registered General Nurse or Paramedic with three years of experience and possess strong communication skills. Flexible working arrangements and accredited forensic training are provided, supporting a rewarding career in a values-driven team.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Accredited forensic training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum three years post qualification experience required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody.
• Manage medical emergencies and collect forensic samples.
• Liaise with police officers and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Strong communication

Decision making

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic registration

Tools

Enhanced DBS clearance

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.

JoinMountain Healthcare, one of the UK's 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 ofBeing KindandDoing the Right Thing.

As aForensic Custody Healthcare Professionalyou 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

• 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 UK's 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