Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Maidenhead Custody Suite

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!

About the Role

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

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 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.

The 2-on-6-off rota pattern will give you the ability to plan your personal life months in advance.

The shift pattern comprises of one day shift, one night shift, then 6 days off.

This is a Full-time / Part time or BANK position.

This role is based within Maidenhead Police Custody Suite

Please be aware we will interview as and when applicants come in and we will close this advert earlier if the position is filled so please do not delay your application.

Benefits:

• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Enhanced Maternity pay after 1 years service
• Wellbeing 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 & masterclasses
• Funding for higher education courses after one years' service
• £3000 estimated average overtime pay
• £3000 relocation allowance should they wish to move
• £2500 sign-on bonus (pro-rata for part time)
• £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.

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).

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)