Job summary
Are you a Nurse or Paramedic ready for something new? Want to use your clinical skills in a fast paced, rewarding environment while supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities?
Join Mountain Healthcare as a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional in Cumbria and be part of a specialist team delivering exceptional care in police custody settings.
Whether you're looking for a change of pace, better work life balance, or a fresh challenge, this could be the career move you've been looking for.
Make a difference in a role like no other
At Mountain Healthcare, we do more than deliver care. We support some of the most vulnerable people at a critical point in their lives. Our teams work in unique environments where no two days are the same and where your clinical skills make a real impact.
We are not just offering 'jobs'. We are building careers for professionals who want to be part of something bigger. Whether you are a nurse or a paramedic, if you are ready for a meaningful challenge, this is where you belong.
Main duties of the job
Duties include:
- Forensic sampling, including bloods for road traffic offences
- Conducting health assessments and providing care to detainees and staff
- Delivering substance misuse therapies and supporting withdrawal management
- Identifying vulnerabilities and referring individuals to appropriate services
- Promoting good personal healthcare and wellbeing among detainees
- Signposting and supporting individuals to access services that help reduce reoffending
- Working closely with Liaison and Diversion teams to identify and support those with mental health needs
- Managing acute medical conditions and responding to emergencies
- Maintaining accurate and detailed clinical records to a high evidential standard
- Collaborating with police colleagues and other external agencies
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 valuesBe KindandDo 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a unique opportunity for Registered Nurses (RGN) and qualified Paramedics with at least three years' post registration experience to step into a meaningful and exciting new area of healthcare.
As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you'll work in police custody suites providing high quality care to detainees. This includes everything from managing drug and alcohol withdrawal to responding to acute medical episodes and mental health crises.
Youll also be trained to carry out forensic procedures and collect samples to assist police with investigations.
No previous forensic experience?Thats absolutely fine. Full training and support will be provided to help you become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.
This is a bank position, offering flexibility and the ability to work shifts that fit around your life.
What makes this role stand out
- No two days are the same. The work is varied, fast paced, and meaningful
- Standard full time rota pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off (2 day shifts, 2 night shifts)
- Genuine work life balance with predictable scheduling
- Full forensic and clinical training provided
Essential Skills To be considered for this role, you must have:
Registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN) or HCPC registered ParamedicA minimum of three years' post registration experienceExperience in acute medical care Experience in any of the following areas would be helpful, but not essential:
A&E or walk in centresSubstance misuse or mental healthCommunity or prison nursingPolice custody or secure settingsParamedic Practitioner workBenefits
Enhanced sickness pay schemeEnhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's serviceWell-being programmeAdvanced rota planning for better work-life balance6 weeks annual leavePension SchemeBonus SchemeLife AssuranceEmployee Assistant ProgrammeLong Service/Team of the Month AwardsA range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclassesFunding 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 yearMountain 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
This is a unique opportunity for Registered Nurses (RGN) and qualified Paramedics with at least three years' post registration experience to step into a meaningful and exciting new area of healthcare.
As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you'll work in police custody suites providing high quality care to detainees. This includes everything from managing drug and alcohol withdrawal to responding to acute medical episodes and mental health crises.
Youll also be trained to carry out forensic procedures and collect samples to assist police with investigations.
No previous forensic experience?Thats absolutely fine. Full training and support will be provided to help you become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.
This is a bank position, offering flexibility and the ability to work shifts that fit around your life.
What makes this role stand out
- No two days are the same. The work is varied, fast paced, and meaningful
- Standard full time rota pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off (2 day shifts, 2 night shifts)
- Genuine work life balance with predictable scheduling
- Full forensic and clinical training provided
Essential Skills To be considered for this role, you must have:
Registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN) or HCPC registered ParamedicA minimum of three years' post registration experienceExperience in acute medical care Experience in any of the following areas would be helpful, but not essential:
A&E or walk in centresSubstance misuse or mental healthCommunity or prison nursingPolice custody or secure settingsParamedic Practitioner workBenefits
Enhanced sickness pay schemeEnhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's serviceWell-being programmeAdvanced rota planning for better work-life balance6 weeks annual leavePension SchemeBonus SchemeLife AssuranceEmployee Assistant ProgrammeLong Service/Team of the Month AwardsA range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclassesFunding 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 yearMountain 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
- To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN) or HCPC registered Paramedic
- A minimum of three years' post registration experience
- Experience in acute medical care
- Experience in any of the following areas would be helpful, but not essential:
- A&E or walk in centres
- Substance misuse or mental health
- Community or prison nursing
- Police custody or secure settings
- Paramedic Practitioner work
Experience
Essential
- To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN) or HCPC registered Paramedic
- A minimum of three years' post registration experience
- Experience in acute medical care
- Experience in any of the following areas would be helpful, but not essential:
- A&E or walk in centres
- Substance misuse or mental health
- Community or prison nursing
- Police custody or secure settings
- Paramedic Practitioner work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN) or HCPC registered Paramedic
- A minimum of three years' post registration experience
- Experience in acute medical care
- Experience in any of the following areas would be helpful, but not essential:
- A&E or walk in centres
- Substance misuse or mental health
- Community or prison nursing
- Police custody or secure settings
- Paramedic Practitioner work
Experience
Essential
- To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN) or HCPC registered Paramedic
- A minimum of three years' post registration experience
- Experience in acute medical care
- Experience in any of the following areas would be helpful, but not essential:
- A&E or walk in centres
- Substance misuse or mental health
- Community or prison nursing
- Police custody or secure settings
- Paramedic Practitioner work
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.
