Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Guildford - Custody inGuildford inGuildford PUBLISHED
TUE 26 NOV 2024
Mountain Healthcare Ltd r0y1R1KD
The role is suitable for Registered General Nurses (RGNs) and qualified Paramedics with over three years of experience. No prior forensic experience is required, as training will be provided to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner. The position offers a dynamic work environment in police custody and includes benefits such as a generous overtime potential, relocation allowance, sign-on and referral bonuses, annual leave, enhanced pay schemes, and support for continuous professional development.
The work schedule features a 4-on-4-off shift pattern, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Mountain Healthcare is committed to diversity and inclusivity in hiring practices, welcoming candidates of all backgrounds. Immediate applications are encouraged due to rolling interviews for this position.
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 Guildford Police Custody Suite.
Please be aware we will interview as and when applicants come in and we will close this advert earlier if the position is filled so please do not delay your application.
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 for Full-Time and Part-Time positions available.
Benefits
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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