About the RoleAre you a Nurse looking for a change?
Are you a Paramedic looking for the next step?
Do you want to work in forensic healthcare that makes a remarkable, positive and life-long difference to people's lives?
If the answer to the above is a yes, then this is the right role for you!Here at Mountain Healthcare, we are looking for passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our amazing teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals based in Cumbria.
Job OpportunityThis is an exciting alternative career option open to RGN's and qualified Paramedics with 3+ years' post qualification experience.Custody is both a dynamic and lively environment, with no two days the same.
The police can detain individuals for up to 24 hours and within this time, we provide a high level of care to detainees and their needs, which can vary from drug/alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes.Our dedicated healthcare professionals are also fully trained to collect forensic samples which can assist the police with their investigations.Experience within forensics is NOT NECESSARY.
As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will work closely with the police and receive training and support to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.Hours of WorkIf you're struggling to maintain a good work-life balance and are looking for clearer boundaries, then this role could be for you.The 4-on-4-off rota pattern will give you the ability to plan your personal life months in advance.
The shift pattern comprises of two day shifts, two night shifts, then 4 days off.This is a Bank Vacancy Only.Duties IncludeForensic sampling (including road traffic offence bloods).Signposting and conducting referrals; offering support for vulnerabilities and supporting patients to break patterns of re-offending.Delivering substance misuse therapies.Assessment & care of detainees and staff in custody suites.Acute disease management.Promoting good personal healthcare.Working with Liaison and Diversion to identify any mental health needs.Essential SkillsQualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.Acute medical healthcare experience.Previous experience in any of the following would be ideal to assist you in the role: A&E, walk-in centre, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, as a Paramedic Practitioner, Registered Nurse or other relevant discipline.About CompanyFounded 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 values Be Kind and Do 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. DE&IMountain 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.BenefitsEnhanced 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 year