Job Description

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About the Role

This is an exciting alternative career path for Registered General Nurses and Paramedics with three or more years post qualification experience who want something different from the usual clinical setting.


Join

Mountain Healthcare

, one of the UK's 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

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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.


Join a team that's dedicated to making a real difference in the Thames Valley region. With 6 main custody suites spread across Banbury, Abingdon, Milton Keynes, Maidenhead, Aylesbury, and Loddon Valley, The CCC will provide essential healthcare support where it's needed most.

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Job Opportunity

Shift pattern

Part time flexible working pattern


12 hour shifts 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am

Salary

21 hours per week: 26,736.62 per annum

Main Duties of the role

Providing line management, including supervision, appraisal, managing poor performance and identifying CPD strategies. 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

Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance HCP shifts worked alongside Custody Clinical Coordinator role can make up to Full Time hours if wanted Accredited forensic training provided Supportive values driven team culture Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers
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Essential Skills

Essential Criteria

Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic. A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience acute medical healthcare experience. Previous experience as a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional.

Desirable Criteria

Previous experience in any of the following would be ideal to assist you in the role; A&E, Walk in Centre, Paramedic Practitioner, Substance Misuse, Community Nursing, Police Custody, Prison, or other relevant discipline.