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Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Loddon Valley - Custody

The closing date is 04 October 2025

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Job summary

This is an exciting alternative career path for Registered General Nurses and Paramedics with three or more years post qualification experience who want something different from the usual clinical setting.

Main duties of the job

As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional you will

  • Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody
  • Manage a variety of health needs from drug and alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes
  • Be trained to collect forensic samples that support police investigations

Experience in forensics is not required as full accredited training is provided.

We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a positive work life balance while building a rewarding and impactful career in an organisation that values and supports its people.

About us

Join Mountain Healthcare, one of the UKs leading providers of forensic healthcare and sexual assault referral services. We work in partnership with the police, NHS and other agencies to deliver exceptional care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Our teams are known for their professionalism, compassion and commitment to our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,797.60 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

oc-1756979291-CKAEW

Job locations

Reading

Reading

RG6 4PS


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional you will

  • Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody
  • Manage a variety of health needs from drug and alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes
  • Be trained to collect forensic samples that support police investigations
    • Experience in forensics is not required as full accredited training is provided.

    We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a positive work life balance while building a rewarding and impactful career in an organisation that values and supports its people.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional you will

  • Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody
  • Manage a variety of health needs from drug and alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes
  • Be trained to collect forensic samples that support police investigations
    • Experience in forensics is not required as full accredited training is provided.

    We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a positive work life balance while building a rewarding and impactful career in an organisation that values and supports its people.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration
    • Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points
    • Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application
    • Enhanced DBS clearance

    Experience

    Essential

    • Minimum three years post qualification experience
    • Strong communication and decision making skills
    • Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration
    • Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points
    • Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application
    • Enhanced DBS clearance

    Experience

    Essential

    • Minimum three years post qualification experience
    • Strong communication and decision making skills
    • Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year

    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

    Reading

    Reading

    RG6 4PS


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Mountain Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Reading

    Reading

    RG6 4PS


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment

    Chelsea Clark

    03302230099

    Details

    Date posted

    08 September 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £43,797.60 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    oc-1756979291-CKAEW

    Job locations

    Reading

    Reading

    RG6 4PS


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