Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Milton Keynes- Custody

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks Forensic Nurses or Paramedics in Milton Keynes to work in a dynamic custody environment. The role involves collecting forensic samples, supporting vulnerable patients, and providing high-quality care tailored to detainees' needs. With a 4-on-4-off rota, this position offers a better work-life balance and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Enhanced sickness pay scheme

Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year of service

6 weeks annual leave

Pension scheme

Access to accredited CPD training courses

Funding for higher education courses after one year

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Long service awards

£3,000 relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.
• At least 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience in A&E, community nursing, or police custody preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collecting forensic samples for police investigations.
• Assessing and caring for detainees in custody suites.
• Delivering substance misuse therapies and promoting personal healthcare.

Skills

Patient care

Forensic sample collection

Mental health assessment

Substance misuse therapy

Education

Registered Nurse or Paramedic qualification

Job description

Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Milton Keynes - Custody

• £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 or Paramedic seeking a new challenge? 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 seek passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals.

Main duties of the job

• Collecting forensic samples, including blood samples for road traffic offences.
• Signposting, conducting referrals, and supporting vulnerable patients to prevent re-offending.
• Delivering substance misuse therapies.
• Assessing and caring for detainees and staff in custody suites.
• Promoting good personal healthcare.
• Collaborating with Liaison and Diversion teams to identify mental health needs.

About us

Mountain Healthcare is committed to recruiting passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals.

Job responsibilities

This role is an alternative career option suitable for Registered General Nurses (RGNs) and qualified Paramedics with over 3 years of post-qualification experience.

The custody environment is dynamic and lively, with no two days alike. Detainees can be held for up to 24 hours, and we provide high-quality care tailored to their needs, which may include dependency issues or acute medical episodes.

Our healthcare professionals are trained to collect forensic samples to assist police investigations. Experience in forensics is not required; training and support will be provided to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.

If you're seeking a better work-life balance, this role offers a 4-on-4-off rota, allowing you to plan your personal life well in advance. The shift pattern includes two day shifts, two night shifts, followed by four days off.

This position is available on a full-time and part-time basis and is based within Milton Keynes Police Custody Suite.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, and the position may close early once filled, so we encourage prompt applications.

Benefits

• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year of service
• Enhanced neonatal/adoption pay after 1 year of service
• Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Long service and team of the month awards
• Access to accredited CPD training courses and masterclasses
• Funding for higher education courses after one year of service
• Estimated £3,000 overtime pay
• £3,000 relocation allowance (T&Cs apply)
• £120 NMC registration fees per year
• £98.12 HCPC registration fees per year

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.

Experience

• At least 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience in areas such as A&E, walk-in centres, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, paramedic practice, or relevant disciplines is preferred.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check, as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to ensure suitability for working with vulnerable populations.