Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Milton Keynes - Custody

Mountain Healthcare Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forensic healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Forensic Nurse or Paramedic in Milton Keynes. The role involves providing high quality care to detainees and managing various health needs. No prior forensic experience is required as accredited training is provided. The position offers flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Accredited forensic training provided

Opportunities for career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Minimum three years post qualification experience.
• Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody.
• Manage medical emergencies and treat injuries.
• Collect and preserve forensic samples in line with legal and professional standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision making skills

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Milton Keynes - Custody

Are you a Registered Nurse or Paramedic looking for a role that is different from the traditional clinical setting? At Mountain Healthcare our Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals play a vital role in delivering high quality care to detainees in police custody while managing a wide range of health needs and supporting the justice system.

You will be trained to carry out forensic examinations and collect evidence while working closely with the police, NHS and other agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. No prior forensic experience is needed as we provide full accredited training and ongoing professional development.

This is a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in a supportive values driven organisation that truly values work life balance and the wellbeing of its people.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

• 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

• Full time and part time positions available
• Accredited forensic training provided
• Opportunities to progress within one of the UKs most respected forensic healthcare providers

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Minimum three years post qualification experience
• Strong communication and decision making skills
• Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.