Custody Clinical Coordinator - Thames Valley Custody Suites.

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

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Job summary

This is an exciting new opportunity for a qualified general nurse or paramedic with previous experience as a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the role:

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

Forensic sampling (including road traffic offence bloods). Signposting and conducting referrals; offering support for vulnerabilities and supporting patients to break patterns of re-offending.

Delivering substance misuse therapies.

Assessment & care of detainees and staff in custody suites.

Working with Liaison and Diversion to identify any mental health needs.

About us

Founded 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.

Date posted

05 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,773 to £50,773 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1707127852-B5E4Y

Job locations

Thames Valley Police

Bridge Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 8LP


Thames Valley Police

Warwick Road

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 2AE


Thames Valley Police

Colwell Drive

Abingdon

Oxfordshire

OX14 1AU


Thames Valley Police

302 North Row

Milton Keynes

MK9 2DS


Loddon Valley Police Station

Rushey Way

Lower Earley

Reading

RG6 4PS


Thames Valley Police

Wendover Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 7LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in an acute medical background (such as A&E, intensive care or as a Paramedic) and previous leadership experience.

Company Benefits

  • Enhanced sickness pay scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
  • Well-being programme
  • Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Pension Scheme
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • 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

    • Job Opportunity:

    The CCC will support the Head of Healthcare with providing effective leadership, management and operational support across the Thames Valley region.

    There are 6 main custody suites; Banbury, Abingdon, Milton Keynes, Maidenhead, Aylesbury and Loddon Valley.

    This will be a dual role, split between leadership and management duties, and fulfilling the role of Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional.

    As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will work closely with the Police and receive training and support to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.

    Shift pattern:

    The 4-on-4-off rota pattern will give you the ability to plan your personal life months in advance. The shift pattern comprises of 2-day shifts, 2-night shifts then 4 days off (12 hour shifts, 7am-7pm & 7pm-7am). A minimum of 2 shifts per month will be embedded in a custody suite.

    Training & Development You will be appointed a mentor and receive regular supervision, with 24/7 access to call senior clinicians, where a second opinion is needed.

    We believe all of our colleagues should have access to training to support their development, therefore, we have implemented a comprehensive training programme with an established career structure, which will enable you to become a forensic practitioner. Regardless of working hours, each colleague will also have the opportunity apply for funding for external courses.

    Mountain Healthcare is also proud to offer our externally accredited training programme, with established links to Staffordshire University.

    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.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The post holder will have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in an acute medical background (such as A&E, intensive care or as a Paramedic) and previous leadership experience.

    Company Benefits

  • Enhanced sickness pay scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
  • Well-being programme
  • Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Pension Scheme
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • 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

    • Job Opportunity:

    The CCC will support the Head of Healthcare with providing effective leadership, management and operational support across the Thames Valley region.

    There are 6 main custody suites; Banbury, Abingdon, Milton Keynes, Maidenhead, Aylesbury and Loddon Valley.

    This will be a dual role, split between leadership and management duties, and fulfilling the role of Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional.

    As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will work closely with the Police and receive training and support to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.

    Shift pattern:

    The 4-on-4-off rota pattern will give you the ability to plan your personal life months in advance. The shift pattern comprises of 2-day shifts, 2-night shifts then 4 days off (12 hour shifts, 7am-7pm & 7pm-7am). A minimum of 2 shifts per month will be embedded in a custody suite.

    Training & Development You will be appointed a mentor and receive regular supervision, with 24/7 access to call senior clinicians, where a second opinion is needed.

    We believe all of our colleagues should have access to training to support their development, therefore, we have implemented a comprehensive training programme with an established career structure, which will enable you to become a forensic practitioner. Regardless of working hours, each colleague will also have the opportunity apply for funding for external courses.

    Mountain Healthcare is also proud to offer our externally accredited training programme, with established links to Staffordshire University.

    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 Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.

    Experience

    Essential

    • A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience acute medical healthcare experience.
    • Previous experience as a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional.

    Desirable

    • 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.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.

    Experience

    Essential

    • A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience acute medical healthcare experience.
    • Previous experience as a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional.

    Desirable

    • 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.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This 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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Mountain Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Thames Valley Police

    Bridge Road

    Maidenhead

    Berkshire

    SL6 8LP


    Employer's website

    https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Mountain Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Thames Valley Police

    Bridge Road

    Maidenhead

    Berkshire

    SL6 8LP


    Employer's website

    https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment

    Recruitment Coordinator

    recruitment.coordinator@mountainhealthcare.co.uk

    03302230099

    Date posted

    05 February 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £50,773 to £50,773 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1707127852-B5E4Y

    Job locations

    Thames Valley Police

    Bridge Road

    Maidenhead

    Berkshire

    SL6 8LP


    Thames Valley Police

    Warwick Road

    Banbury

    Oxfordshire

    OX16 2AE


    Thames Valley Police

    Colwell Drive

    Abingdon

    Oxfordshire

    OX14 1AU


    Thames Valley Police

    302 North Row

    Milton Keynes

    MK9 2DS


    Loddon Valley Police Station

    Rushey Way

    Lower Earley

    Reading

    RG6 4PS


    Thames Valley Police

    Wendover Road

    Aylesbury

    Buckinghamshire

    HP21 7LA


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