Registered Nurse/Paramedic - Abingdon - BANK

Mountain Healthcare Ltd; West Boldon; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company pension scheme

6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced sickness pay

Well-being programme

Accredited forensic training and CPD

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Mountain Healthcare is advertising a bank vacancy for a registered nurse or paramedic to work as a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional at Abingdon Custody Suite. The role encompasses assessing, treating and supporting detainees in police custody, including fitness for detention, forensic evidence collection and guidance to custody teams.

Ideal candidates will hold an NMC registration as a nurse or HCPC registration as a paramedic, plus at least three years post-qualification experience in

Formación

• Current NMC registration as a registered general nurse or current HCPC registration as a paramedic.
• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in an acute or urgent setting (front-line ambulance, A&E, prison, custody or urgent care).
• Enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting.
• Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years UK residency before application.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, treat and support detainees in police custody.
• Assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release.
• Manage acute presentations and respond to emergencies.
• Provide clinical advice to custody teams and partner agencies.
• Carry out clinical and capacity assessments.
• Support mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding needs.
• Carry out injury assessment and collect evidential samples.
• Maintain accurate clinical and evidential records.
• Work with police, NHS and partner agencies on detainee care in custody and on release.
• Attend hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act.
• Provide professional statements and attend court when required.

Conocimientos

Assessment

Communication

Decision-making

Autonomy

Educación

NMC Registered Nurse

HCPC Registered Paramedic

Descripción del empleo

Mountain Healthcare has a bank vacancy for a registered nurse or paramedic to work as a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional at Abingdon Custody Suite. The work centres on assessing, treating and supporting people held in police custody, including fitness for detention, acute care, forensic evidence collection and advice to custody teams. Shifts run around the clock or on day and night patterns, with a minimum of one shift a month. Fit depends on current NMC or HCPC registration and at least three years' post-qualification experience in an acute or urgent setting.

What the job involves

• Assess, treat and support detainees in police custody, many with physical, mental health, substance misuse or safeguarding needs
• Assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release
• Manage acute presentations and respond to emergencies
• Provide clinical advice to custody teams and partner agencies
• Carry out clinical and capacity assessments
• Support mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding needs
• Carry out injury assessment and collect evidential samples
• Maintain accurate clinical and evidential records
• Work with police, NHS and partner agencies on detainee care in custody and on release
• Attend hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act
• Provide professional statements and attend court when required

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as a registered general nurse, or current HCPC registration as a paramedic

Experience

• At least three years' post-qualification experience in an acute or relevant setting, such as front-line ambulance, A&E, prison, custody or urgent care

Skills & knowledge

• Strong assessment, communication and decision-making skills
• Confidence working autonomously

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting
• Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years' UK residency before application
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points

Other

• Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment

What’s offered

• Company pension scheme
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Well-being programme
• Accredited forensic training and CPD courses
• £1500 pro rata sign-on bonus
• NMC or HCPC registration fees paid
• Overtime at enhanced rates