Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Loddon Valley - Custody

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 44,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in forensic healthcare is seeking passionate professionals to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system. As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will perform critical forensic sampling, manage acute health conditions, and collaborate with mental health teams. The organization values kindness and integrity, ensuring that staff receive comprehensive training and development. If you are dedicated to providing trauma-informed care and improving health outcomes, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

£3000 estimated average overtime pay

£3000 relocation allowance

£1500 sign-on bonus

£500 referral bonus

Paid NMC registration fees

Paid HCPC registration fees

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic healthcare or related fields.
• Ability to manage acute diseases and promote personal healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic sampling and manage acute diseases.
• Collaborate with teams to assess and support detainees.

Skills

Forensic Sampling

Substance Misuse Therapies

Patient Assessment

Collaboration with Mental Health Teams

Education

Nursing Qualification

Paramedic Qualification

Job description

Job summary

• £3000 estimated average overtime pay.
• £3000 relocation allowance.
• £1500 sign-on bonus (pro-rata for part-time).
• £500 referral bonus for referring healthcare professionals.
• 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 seeking the next step? Do you want to work in forensic healthcare that makes a positive, life-long difference?

If yes, then this role is for you!

At Mountain Healthcare, we are seeking passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals.

Main duties of the job

• Perform forensic sampling, including blood samples for road traffic offences.
• Signposting and conducting referrals; providing support for vulnerabilities and supporting patients to break patterns of re-offending.
• Deliver substance misuse therapies.
• Assess and care for detainees and staff in custody suites.
• Manage acute diseases.
• Promote good personal healthcare.
• Collaborate with Liaison and Diversion teams to identify mental health needs.

About us

Founded by passionate clinicians, Mountain Healthcare aims to provide expert, patient-centred services. We lead the clinical forensic healthcare sector in the UK, partnering with NHS England and the police. Our services include SARCs, Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare, and clinical telephone advice. We are committed to our values of Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, providing holistic, trauma-informed care to improve health outcomes across the criminal justice system. We invest in staff training and development, including our Forensic Practitioner Gateway and various CPD courses.

Additional details

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Salary: £43,798 annually

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Location: Earley, Reading, RG6 4PS