Job summary Forensic Nurse or Paramedic Recruitment Open Day - Thames Valley Are you a nurse or paramedic with 3 years acute post qualification experience? Looking for a new challenge? We welcome you to join us at Thames Valley Police Custody Suite - Abingdon on Tuesday 5th November 2024 between 10AM and 6PM for our Allied Healthcare Professional Recruitment Open Day. Book your ticket - https://bit.ly/MountainHealthcareRecruitmentDay During the event, you'll have the opportunity to meet our amazing team and learn more about the rewarding career path of working in a Police Custody Suite, have a tour of custody, rewarding career pathway, learn about the HCP role, benefits of joining Mountain, training opportunities. As an experienced healthcare professional if you are looking for an exciting new challenge this is the perfect event for you to explore and gain an insight into the role of a Forensic Practitioner within the Police Custody setting. Interviews and job offers will be held on the day - Please bring with you 2 x forms of photo ID such as driving licence and passport and 2 x proof of address such as utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated registered Healthcare professionals such as Nurses and Paramedics to join our forwarding thinking Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional team within Thames Valley. Main duties of the job This is an exciting alternative career option open to Allied Healthcare Professionals and HCPC registered 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. 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. We have Full-Time, Part-Time and Bank positions available. You will be provided with excellent career development and training as we believe in supporting our staff to help them succeed and thrive in their roles. About us Founded 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 Forensic Healthcare Professionals advocate equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients. 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. Date posted 09 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £39,965.31 to £42,527.47 a year Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number E0166-TVP-OpenDay Job locations Thames Valley Police Colwell Drive Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1AU Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Forensic sampling (including road traffic act 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. Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full role responsibilities. Company Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Bonus Scheme Life Assurance Employee Assistant Programme Long Service/Team of the Month Awards A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses Funding 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 Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Forensic sampling (including road traffic act 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. Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full role responsibilities. Company Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Bonus Scheme Life Assurance Employee Assistant Programme Long Service/Team of the Month Awards A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses Funding 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 Person Specification Experience Essential Qualified Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered 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. Person Specification Experience Essential Qualified Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mountain Healthcare Ltd Address Thames Valley Police Colwell Drive Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1AU Employer's website https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)