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Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Abingdon - 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 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1756979464-CC2CU

Job locations

Abingdon

Abingdon

OX14 1AU


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Carry out comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention or interview
  • Manage medical emergencies, treat injuries and provide health advice
  • Collect and preserve forensic samples in line with legal and professional standards
  • Liaise with police officers, NHS services, mental health teams and other agencies
  • Maintain accurate clinical and evidential records
  • Attend court when required to give impartial professional evidence
  • Undertake accredited forensic training and continuous professional development

Why Join Us

  • Full time and part time positions available
  • Accredited forensic training provided
  • Supportive values driven team culture
  • Opportunities to progress within one of the UKs most respected forensic healthcare providers

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

  • Carry out comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention or interview
  • Manage medical emergencies, treat injuries and provide health advice
  • Collect and preserve forensic samples in line with legal and professional standards
  • Liaise with police officers, NHS services, mental health teams and other agencies
  • Maintain accurate clinical and evidential records
  • Attend court when required to give impartial professional evidence
  • Undertake accredited forensic training and continuous professional development

Why Join Us

  • Full time and part time positions available
  • Accredited forensic training provided
  • Supportive values driven team culture
  • Opportunities to progress within one of the UKs most respected forensic healthcare providers

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

Abingdon

Abingdon

OX14 1AU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Address

Abingdon

Abingdon

OX14 1AU


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 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1756979464-CC2CU

Job locations

Abingdon

Abingdon

OX14 1AU


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