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Candidates should have a nursing or paramedic qualification with a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience, although prior forensics experience is not required, as training will be provided. The role features a structured 4-on-4-off shift pattern, allowing for an improved work-life balance. Applicants will benefit from various perks, including enhanced sick pay, maternity pay, a pension scheme, and opportunities for further education and professional development. Mountain Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Here at Mountain Healthcare, we are looking for passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our amazing teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Forensic 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.
About us
Are 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!
This 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.
This role is based within Thames Valley.
Hours of Work If 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.
Locations to cover all Thames Valley:
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.
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