Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Staines - Custody

NHS; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare service as a Forensic Nurse or Paramedic, making a significant impact in forensic healthcare. This role involves diverse responsibilities in custody environments, focusing on the assessment and care of detainees, while providing training to enhance professional skills. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses, enhanced leave, and opportunities for education funding.

Benefits

Enhanced sickness pay scheme

CPD training courses

Life assurance

6 weeks annual leave

Referral bonus

Sign-on bonus

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK Driving License.
• 3+ years' post-qualification experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic sampling and deliver substance misuse therapies.
• Assess and provide care to detainees in custody suites.
• Collaborate with mental health services for detainee support.

Skills

Forensic sampling

Assessment and care

Substance misuse therapy

Signposting and referrals

Education

Qualified Registered Nurse

Qualified Paramedic

Job description

Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Staines - Custody

• £1500 sign-on bonus (pro-rata for part-time).
• £500 referral bonus for healthcare professional referrals.
• We will pay £120 NMC registration fees per year.
• We will pay £98.12 HCPC registration fees per year.

Are you a Nurse seeking a new challenge? Are you a Paramedic ready for 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 seek passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include:

• Forensic sampling, including road traffic offence bloods.
• Signposting, referrals, supporting vulnerabilities, and helping patients break re-offending patterns.
• Delivering substance misuse therapies.
• Assessment and care of detainees and staff in custody suites.
• Promoting good personal healthcare.
• Collaborating with Liaison and Diversion to identify mental health needs.

About us

Founded by passionate clinicians, Mountain Healthcare provides expert, patient-centered services across the UK. We are a leading partner of NHS England and the police, offering services like Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, and more. We are committed to our values of Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, providing trauma-informed care to improve health outcomes within the criminal justice system.

We offer extensive training and development opportunities, including our Forensic Practitioner Gateway, CPD courses, and sector events.

Job responsibilities

This role is suitable for RGN or qualified Paramedics with 3+ years' post-qualification experience. Custody environments are dynamic; detainees can be held up to 24 hours, requiring high-quality care for various needs, from dependency issues to medical emergencies. No prior forensic experience is necessary, as training will be provided to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner. The role offers a 2-on-6-off rota, providing excellent work-life balance, with shifts including day and night shifts. This is a part-time position based at Salfords Police Custody Suite. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close early if filled.

Benefits include:

• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, neonatal, and adoption pay after 1 year
• Well-being programme
• Advanced rota planning
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Recognition awards
• CPD training courses and masterclasses
• Funding for higher education after 1 year
• Estimated £3000 overtime pay
• Relocation allowance (£3000, T&Cs apply)
• Pro-rata sign-on bonus (£1500)
• Referral bonus (£500)
• Annual registration fee coverage

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications regardless of personal characteristics.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic
• Full UK Driving License

Experience

• At least 3 years' post-qualification experience
• Experience in A&E, walk-in centres, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, or as a Paramedic Practitioner is advantageous

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.