Forensic Nurse or Paramedic

Mountain Healthcare Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forensic healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional. The role involves providing exceptional care to detainees, managing health needs, and conducting clinical assessments. Ideally suited for Registered General Nurses and Paramedics with significant experience, this position offers comprehensive training and a supportive work environment focused on community care. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse or Paramedic with three or more years post qualification experience.
• Commitment to professional standards and core values.
• Willingness to undergo full accredited training for forensic duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody.
• Manage a variety of health needs, including medical emergencies.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments.

Skills

High quality patient care

Clinical assessment

Crisis management

Compassionate communication

Job description

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.

About the Role

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.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention or interview
• Manage medical emergencies, trea...