Forensic Nurse or Paramedic

Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Loddon Valley - CustodyThis 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.Main duties of the jobKey responsibilitiesCarry out comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention or interviewManage medical emergencies, treat injuries and provide health adviceCollect and preserve forensic samples in line with legal and professional standardsLiaise with police officers, NHS services, mental health teams and other agenciesMaintain accurate clinical and evidential recordsAttend court when required to give impartial professional evidenceUndertake accredited forensic training and continuous professional developmentWhy Join UsFlexible working arrangements to support work life balanceFull time and part time positions availableAccredited forensic training providedOpportunities to progress within one of the UK’s most respected forensic healthcare providersAbout usFounded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient‑centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice. 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.Job responsibilitiesAs a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional you willProvide high quality care to detainees in police custodyManage a variety of health needs from drug and alcohol dependency to acute medical episodesBe trained to collect forensic samples that support police investigationsExperience 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.DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace.We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.Person SpecificationQualificationsRegistered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registrationMinimum three years post qualification experienceFull UK driving licence with less than 6 pointsRight to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to applicationEnhanced DBS clearanceExperienceRegistered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registrationMinimum three years post qualification experienceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr