Mountain Healthcare - Nurse/Paramedic (Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional)
Mountain Healthcare is looking for qualified Nurses/Paramedics with 3 years post qualification experience to work in custody suites across the Thames Valley Police area.
Salary: £42,527.50 per annum (pro rata for part time applicants) plus overtime opportunities, relocation allowance and other benefits/bonuses.
Working in Police custody
Custody is both a dynamic and lively environment, with no two days the same. Thames Valley Police can detain individuals for up to 24 hours and within this time, you will 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.
Each day is different, and your skill set will be crucial at helping you navigate the considerations needed for both healthcare needs and as part of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. You will work closely alongside the police as an autonomous practitioner delivering healthcare within a busy police custody suite.
Shift pattern
The four-on, four-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 four days off.
Full time and part time positions are available.
Essential & Desirable Experience
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. However 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.
For further information about this role, and to apply, please follow the link for your preferred custody suite location below and submit your CV:
- Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Berksire - occy APP (Loddon Valley/Maidenhead)
- Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Oxfordshire - occy APP (Abingdon/Banbury)
Please note interviews take place on a rolling basis, so this opportunity may be closed once positions are filled.