Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Thames Valley Police Custody

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

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Job summary

This is an exciting alternative career option open to RGN's and qualified Paramedics with 3+ years' post qualification experience.

Main duties of the job

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.

Acute disease management.

Promoting good personal healthcare.

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

01 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,089 to £41,585 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1709284759-1HB19

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

Are you a Nurse looking for a change?

Are you a Paramedic looking for the next step?

Do you want to work in forensic healthcare that makes a remarkable, positive and life-long difference to people's lives?

If the answer to the above is a yes, then this is the right role for you!

Here at Mountain Healthcare, we are looking for passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our amazing teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals.

Custody is both a dynamic and lively environment, with no two days the same. The police can detain individuals for up to 24 hours and within this time, we provide a high level of care to detainees and their needs, which can vary from drug/alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes.

Our dedicated healthcare professionals are also fully trained to collect forensic samples which can assist the police with their investigations.

Experience within forensics is NOT NECESSARY.

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

Hours of Work: If you're struggling to maintain a good work-life balance and are looking for clearer boundaries, then this role could be for you.

The 4-on-4-off rota pattern applies to full time staff and will give you the ability to plan your personal life months in advance.

The shift pattern comprises of two day shifts, two night shifts, then 4 days off.

Your requirements will be discussed at interview.

Full-time / part-time and bank applications will be considered.

Locations

  • Abingdon
  • Aylesbury
  • Banbury
  • Loddon Valley
  • Maidenhead
  • Milton Keynes

    • Previous experience in any of the following would be ideal to assist you in the role: A&E, walk-in centre, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, as a Paramedic Practitioner, Registered Nurse or other relevant discipline.

    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
  • £3000 estimated average overtime pay
  • £3000 relocation allowance should they wish to move T&C's apply
  • £2500 pro rata sign-on bonus
  • £1500 referral bonus
  • £120 NMC registration fees per year
  • £98.12 HCPC registration Fees per year
    • 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

    Are you a Nurse looking for a change?

    Are you a Paramedic looking for the next step?

    Do you want to work in forensic healthcare that makes a remarkable, positive and life-long difference to people's lives?

    If the answer to the above is a yes, then this is the right role for you!

    Here at Mountain Healthcare, we are looking for passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our amazing teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals.

    Custody is both a dynamic and lively environment, with no two days the same. The police can detain individuals for up to 24 hours and within this time, we provide a high level of care to detainees and their needs, which can vary from drug/alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes.

    Our dedicated healthcare professionals are also fully trained to collect forensic samples which can assist the police with their investigations.

    Experience within forensics is NOT NECESSARY.

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

    Hours of Work: If you're struggling to maintain a good work-life balance and are looking for clearer boundaries, then this role could be for you.

    The 4-on-4-off rota pattern applies to full time staff and will give you the ability to plan your personal life months in advance.

    The shift pattern comprises of two day shifts, two night shifts, then 4 days off.

    Your requirements will be discussed at interview.

    Full-time / part-time and bank applications will be considered.

    Locations

  • Abingdon
  • Aylesbury
  • Banbury
  • Loddon Valley
  • Maidenhead
  • Milton Keynes

    • Previous experience in any of the following would be ideal to assist you in the role: A&E, walk-in centre, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, as a Paramedic Practitioner, Registered Nurse or other relevant discipline.

    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
  • £3000 estimated average overtime pay
  • £3000 relocation allowance should they wish to move T&C's apply
  • £2500 pro rata sign-on bonus
  • £1500 referral bonus
  • £120 NMC registration fees per year
  • £98.12 HCPC registration Fees per year
    • 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 3 years' post qualification experience.
    • Acute medical healthcare experience.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.

    Experience

    Essential

    • A minimum of 3 years' post qualification experience.
    • Acute medical healthcare experience.

    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

    01 March 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £39,089 to £41,585 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1709284759-1HB19

    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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