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Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Milton Keynes- Custody

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

The closing date is 31 May 2025

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Job summary

  • £3000 estimated average overtime pay.
  • £3000 relocation allowance.
  • £1500 sign on bonus. (pro-rata for part time)
  • £500 referral bonus- when you refer healthcare professionals to us.
  • We will pay £120 NMC registration fees per year.
  • We will pay £98.12 HCPC registration fees per year.

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 peoples 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 asForensic Custody Healthcare Professionals.

Main duties of the job

Duties Include

  • 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

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

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,798 to £43,798 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1746007747-WXLEY

Job locations

Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes

MK9 2DS


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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.

This is for Full-Time and Part-Time positions available.

This role is based within Milton Keynes 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 year's service
  • Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption 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
  • £1500 pro rata sign-on bonus
  • £500 referral bonus
  • £120 NMC registration fees per year
  • £98.12 HCPC registration Fees per year

    • Job description

    Job responsibilities

    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.

    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.

    This is for Full-Time and Part-Time positions available.

    This role is based within Milton Keynes 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 year's service
  • Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption 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
  • £1500 pro rata sign-on bonus
  • £500 referral bonus
  • £120 NMC registration fees per year
  • £98.12 HCPC registration Fees per year

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.

    Experience

    Essential

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

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.

    Experience

    Essential

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

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Mountain Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Milton Keynes

    Milton Keynes

    MK9 2DS


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Mountain Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Milton Keynes

    Milton Keynes

    MK9 2DS


    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 May 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £43,798 to £43,798 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1746007747-WXLEY

    Job locations

    Milton Keynes

    Milton Keynes

    MK9 2DS


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