Mountain Healthcare has a bank vacancy for a registered nurse or paramedic to work as a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional at Abingdon Custody Suite. The work centres on assessing, treating and supporting people held in police custody, including fitness for detention, acute care, forensic evidence collection and advice to custody teams. Shifts run around the clock or on day and night patterns, with a minimum of one shift a month. Fit depends on current NMC or HCPC registration and at least three years' post-qualification experience in an acute or urgent setting.
What the job involves
- Assess, treat and support detainees in police custody, many with physical, mental health, substance misuse or safeguarding needs
- Assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release
- Manage acute presentations and respond to emergencies
- Provide clinical advice to custody teams and partner agencies
- Carry out clinical and capacity assessments
- Support mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding needs
- Carry out injury assessment and collect evidential samples
- Maintain accurate clinical and evidential records
- Work with police, NHS and partner agencies on detainee care in custody and on release
- Attend hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act
- Provide professional statements and attend court when required
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration as a registered general nurse, or current HCPC registration as a paramedic
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
Skills & knowledge
- Strong assessment, communication and decision-making skills
- Confidence working autonomously
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting
- Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years' UK residency before application
- Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points
Other
- Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment
What’s offered
- Company pension scheme
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Well-being programme
- Accredited forensic training and CPD courses
- £1500 pro rata sign-on bonus
- NMC or HCPC registration fees paid
- Overtime at enhanced rates
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
