Mountain Healthcare - BANK Nurse/Paramedic (Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional)

Mountain Healthcare is looking for qualified Nurses (RGN with current NMC registration) and Paramedics (with current HCPC registration) with 3 years post qualification experience to join their bank of staff working in Thames Valley Police's custody suite in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

Salary: £18.37 - £22.23 per hour.

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.

We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a positive work life balance.

Essential & Desirable Experience

Experience within forensics is NOT NECESSARY but you must be willing to complete accredited forensic training within your first year. 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 click on BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic (TVP North) and submit your CV.

Please note interviews take place on a rolling basis, so this opportunity may be closed once positions are filled.