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NHS Jobs; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus £500

Company pension

Overtime at enhanced rates

Forensic training

Development programme

Job summary

Mountain Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse or Paramedic to join the Forensic Custody Healthcare Team in Abingdon. You will deliver high-quality care to detainees in custody, assess urgent health needs, and work autonomously within a forensic environment.

The role involves forensic duties, collaboration with police and partner agencies, and a structured development program. Requires 3+ years post-registration experience in acute/urgent care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Paramedic with at least 3 years post-registration experience in an acute/urgent care setting.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment in custody healthcare.
• Willingness to work in a forensic custody setting and collaborate with police/partners.
• Registration with the appropriate UK regulatory body (NMC/HCPC).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality healthcare to detainees in police custody.
• Assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release.
• Manage acute presentations and respond to emergencies in custody.
• Provide evidence-based clinical advice to custody teams and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate clinical and legal records and participate in forensic duties.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomy

Crisis management

Forensic healthcare

Education

NMC registration

HCPC/NMC registration

Job description

Registered Nurse/Paramedic - Abingdon - BANK

This is an opportunity to step beyond traditional healthcare settings into a rewarding role offering autonomy, variety & professional challenge. Working alongside police and criminal justice partners, you'll assess, treat & support detainees, using your clinical expertise to safeguard welfare and influence important decisions. No two shifts are the same. You could be managing acute healthcare needs one moment and supporting a vulnerable person in crisis the next. Your clinical judgement, compassion and professionalism will make a real difference every day. No forensic or custody experience is required. We provide accredited training, support & a structured development programme to help you succeed in this specialist field. Are you a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with at least 3 years' post-registration experience in an acute or urgent care setting and are looking for a role with purpose, independence and impact? We would love to hear from you. Join Mountain Healthcare and build a career where your skills and decisions truly matter. Job Opportunity As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will deliver high-quality healthcare to people detained in police custody, many of whom have complex physical health, mental health, substance misuse or safeguarding needs. Working autonomously in a fast-paced environment, you will assess, treat and support detainees while ensuring their safety and well-being. This unique role combines clinical practice, safeguarding and forensic healthcare. No two shifts are the same. You will assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, manage acute presentations, respond to emergencies and provide advice to custody teams and partner agencies. Your clinical judgement will support safe decision-making and positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals. You will also undertake specialist forensic duties, including injury assessment, evidential sample collection, and maintaining accurate clinical and legal records. Working with police, NHS and partner agencies, you will support detainee care in custody and on release. Working pattern and location A min of one shift per month. We operate a 24 x 7 shifts or 06:45-19:00 and 18:45 -07:00, all shifts include paid breaks. The main place of work will be Abingdon Custody Suite. What we offer: Recommend a friend £500 NMC HCPC registration paid Access to company pension scheme Overtime at enhanced rates A supportive, values driven culture where professionalism and compassion are genuinely recognised A unique clinical environment where no two shifts are the same Exposure to specialist forensic skills including evidential documentation and forensic sampling Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers Accredited forensic training and structured development. Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first. Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years. At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field. We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector. Company Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Life Assurance Apprenticeships Employee Assistant Programme Long Service/Team of the Month Awards A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses Funding for higher education courses after one years' service £3000 estimated average overtime pay Contribution to relocation expenses should they wish to move T&C's apply £1500 pro rata sign-on bonus £500 referral bonus £120 NMC registration fees per year £98.12 HCPC registration Fees per year