About this role
Job summary We are now recruiting Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals (RGNs and Paramedics) to deliver specialist healthcare within police custody. This is a rare opportunity to step into a respected forensic role where no two shifts are the same, no custody experience is required as full accredited training is provided. Your clinical decisions will directly support detainee welfare, safeguarding, and the wider criminal justice process.
Main duties of the job Key responsibilities
Conduct clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, including capacity assessments. Manage medical emergencies, treat injuries and provide healthcare advice in a fast-paced custody environment. Support detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency and complex vulnerabilities. Collect, preserve and document forensic samples in line with evidential and legal standards. Produce accurate clinical and evidential records, including injury documentation. Liaise with police, custody teams, NHS services and other agencies to support safe onward care. Attend hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act. Prepare professional statements and attend court as an impartial healthcare witness when required.
About us Mountain Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of forensic custody healthcare. Working in partnership with the police, and wider criminal justice agencies, we deliver high quality care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are proud to be guided by our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing.
We are now recruiting Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals (RGNs and Paramedics) to deliver specialist healthcare within police custody. This is a rare opportunity to step into a respected forensic role where no two shifts are the same, no custody experience is required as full accredited training is provided. Your clinical decisions will directly support detainee welfare, safeguarding, and the wider criminal justice process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
Conduct clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, including capacity assessments.Manage medical emergencies, treat injuries and provide healthcare advice in a fast-paced custody environment.Support detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency and complex vulnerabilities.Collect, preserve and document forensic samples in line with evidential and legal standards.Produce accurate clinical and evidential records, including injury documentation.Liaise with police, custody teams, NHS services and other agencies to support safe onward care.Attend hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic ActPrepare professional statements and attend court as an impartial healthcare witness when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, or Paramedic with current HCPC registration. Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points. Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application.
Experience Essential
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. Strong assessment, communication and decision-making skills, with confidence working autonomously. A calm, professional and compassionate approach with vulnerable people, including those who may be distressed, intoxicated or experiencing acute mental health symptoms. Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting. Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Mountain Healthcare Ltd
Address
Milton Keynes
MK9 2DS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)