Forensic Nurse

Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional – Use Your Nursing or Paramedic Skills in a Unique Way

Looking for a career move that’s exciting, meaningful and nothing like your average clinical role?

Join Mountain Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading providers of forensic healthcare and sexual assault referral services. We work in partnership with the police, NHS and other agencies to deliver exceptional care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

Our teams are known for their professionalism, compassion and commitment to our values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing.

As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional you will provide high quality care to detainees in police custody, manage a variety of health needs from drug and alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes, and be trained to collect forensic samples that support police investigations. Prior forensic experience is not required as full accredited training is provided.

We offer flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a positive work life balance while building a rewarding and impactful career in an organisation that values and supports its people.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention or interview

• Provide emergency care and treat injuries

• Collect and preserve forensic samples in line with legal and professional standards

• Liaise with police officers, NHS services, mental health teams and other agencies

• Maintain accurate clinical and evidential records

• Attend court to give impartial professional evidence

• Complete ongoing training and development including accredited forensic training

What we’re looking for

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration

• Minimum three years post qualification experience

• Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points

• Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for at least the past three years

• Enhanced DBS clearance

• Strong communication and decision making skills

If you’re ready for a role where no two days are the same and your skills can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.