Registered Nurse/Paramedic - Maidenhead - FT/PT
Mountain Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of forensic custody healthcare. Working in partnership with the police, and wider criminal justice agencies, we deliver high quality care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are proud to be guided by our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing.
Main duties of the job
As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will work autonomously within police custody suites, assessing and caring for detainees with a wide range of physical health, mental health, substance misuse and vulnerability‑related needs. This is a specialist clinical role where no two shifts are the same. You will assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release; respond to acute medical episodes; provide healthcare advice; support safeguarding decisions; and work closely with custody teams, police officers and partner agencies. You will also be trained to carry out forensic and evidential duties, including collecting and preserving forensic samples, documenting injuries and maintaining accurate clinical and evidential records that meet legal and professional standards.
- Conduct clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, including capacity assessments.
- Manage medical emergencies, treat injuries and provide healthcare advice in a fast‑paced custody environment.
- Support detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency and complex vulnerabilities.
- Collect, preserve and document forensic samples in line with evidential and legal standards.
- Produce accurate clinical and evidential records, including injury documentation.
- Liaise with police, custody teams, NHS services and other agencies to support safe onward care.
- Attend hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act.
- Provide professional statements and court attendance when required.
Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, or Paramedic with current HCPC registration.
- Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.
- Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting.
- Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years UK residency prior to application.
Experience
- At least three years post‑qualification experience in an acute or relevant setting, such as front‑line ambulance, A&E, prison, custody or urgent care.
- Strong assessment, communication and decision‑making skills, with confidence working autonomously.
- Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment.
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.
Registered Nurse/Paramedic - Maidenhead - FT/PT employer: Mountain Healthcare Ltd
At Mountain Healthcare, we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of forensic healthcare services, offering a supportive and values-led work environment where kindness and integrity are at the forefront. As an ISO15189 Quality Manager & Auditor, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on clinical quality and governance while enjoying flexible working arrangements, including up to two days of home working per week. Join us in our mission to enhance patient outcomes and be part of a growing organisation that values diversity and promotes continuous professional development.
