Forensic Nurse or Paramedic

Mountain Healthcare Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals to deliver exceptional care in police custody. Applicants should be Registered General Nurses or Paramedics with at least three years of experience. The role involves managing diverse health needs and collecting forensic samples. Flexible work arrangements are available, and full accredited training is provided to ensure you excel in this vital role. Join a compassionate team committed to making a difference in our communities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Accredited forensic training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody.
• Manage a variety of health needs including drug and alcohol dependency.
• Collect and preserve forensic samples in line with legal standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision making skills

Education

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

Minimum three years post qualification experience

Tools

Enhanced DBS clearance

UK driving licence

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 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 of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing. As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional you will

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

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

Qualifications

• 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