Ready for a career that's truly different? Mountain Healthcare's one of the UK's leading providers of forensic healthcare, delivering specialist care within police custody and the wider criminal justice system. Guided by our values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing , we support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are seeking Registered Nurses and Paramedics to join us as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals. This is an opportunity to step beyond traditional healthcare settings into a rewarding role offering autonomy, variety & professional challenge. Working alongside police and criminal justice partners, you'll assess, treat & support detainees, using your clinical expertise to safeguard welfare and influence important decisions. No two shifts are the same. You could be managing acute healthcare needs one moment and supporting a vulnerable person in crisis the next. Your clinical judgement, compassion and professionalism will make a real difference every day. No forensic or custody experience is required. We provide accredited training, support & a structured development programme to help you succeed in this specialist field. Are you a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with at least 3 years' post-registration experience in an acute or urgent care setting and are looking for a role with purpose, independence and impact? We would love to hear from you. Join Mountain Healthcare and build a career where your skills and decisions truly matter. About the Role As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will work autonomously within police custody suites, assessing and caring for detainees with a wide range of physical health, mental health, substance misuse and vulnerability-related needs. This is a specialist clinical role where no two shifts are the same. You will assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release; respond to acute medical episodes; provide healthcare advice; support safeguarding decisions; and work closely with custody teams, police officers and partner agencies. You will also be trained to carry out forensic and evidential duties, including collecting and preserving forensic samples, documenting injuries and maintaining accurate clinical and evidential records that meet legal and professional standards. 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. Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Life Assurance Apprenticeships 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 Contribution to relocation expenses 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 Requirements What we're looking for: Qualifications: Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, or Paramedic with current HCPC registration. Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points. Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting. Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application. 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. Experience: Essential: Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, or Paramedic with current HCPC registration. Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points. Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting. Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application. Desirable: Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment. Working pattern and location Full-time employees are contracted to 42 hours per week. Part-time 21 hours per week. The main place of work will be Banbury Custody Suite. What we offer: A joining bonus of up to £1500 FTE pro rata (for example - £750 paid after probation period and £750 paid after a year in the role) Recommend a friend £500 NMC HCPC registration paid Access to company pension scheme Overtime at enhanced rates A supportive, values driven culture where professionalism and compassion are genuinely recognised A unique clinical environment where no two shifts are the same Exposure to specialist forensic skills including evidential documentation and forensic sampling Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers Accredited forensic training and structured development.
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Ready for a career that's truly different? Mountain Healthcare's one of the UK's leading providers of forensic healthcare, delivering specialist care within police custody and the wider criminal justice system. Guided by our values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing , we support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are seeking Registered Nurses and Paramedics to join us as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals. This is an opportunity to step beyond traditional healthcare settings into a rewarding role offering autonomy, variety & professional challenge. Working alongside police and criminal justice partners, you'll assess, treat & support detainees, using your clinical expertise to safeguard welfare and influence important decisions. No two shifts are the same. You could be managing acute healthcare needs one moment and supporting a vulnerable person in crisis the next. Your clinical judgement, compassion and professionalism will make a real difference every day. No forensic or custody experience is required. We provide accredited training, support & a structured development programme to help you succeed in this specialist field. Are you a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with at least 3 years' post-registration experience in an acute or urgent care setting and are looking for a role with purpose, independence and impact? We would love to hear from you. Join Mountain Healthcare and build a career where your skills and decisions truly matter. About the Role As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will work autonomously within police custody suites, assessing and caring for detainees with a wide range of physical health, mental health, substance misuse and vulnerability-related needs. This is a specialist clinical role where no two shifts are the same. You will assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release; respond to acute medical episodes; provide healthcare advice; support safeguarding decisions; and work closely with custody teams, police officers and partner agencies. You will also be trained to carry out forensic and evidential duties, including collecting and preserving forensic samples, documenting injuries and maintaining accurate clinical and evidential records that meet legal and professional standards. 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. Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Life Assurance Apprenticeships 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 Contribution to relocation expenses 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 Requirements What we're looking for: Qualifications: Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, or Paramedic with current HCPC registration. Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points. Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting. Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application. 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. Experience: Essential: Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, or Paramedic with current HCPC registration. Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points. Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting. Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application. Desirable: Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment. Working pattern and location Full-time employees are contracted to 42 hours per week. Part-time 21 hours per week. The main place of work will be Banbury Custody Suite. What we offer: A joining bonus of up to £1500 FTE pro rata (for example - £750 paid after probation period and £750 paid after a year in the role) Recommend a friend £500 NMC HCPC registration paid Access to company pension scheme Overtime at enhanced rates A supportive, values driven culture where professionalism and compassion are genuinely recognised A unique clinical environment where no two shifts are the same Exposure to specialist forensic skills including evidential documentation and forensic sampling Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers Accredited forensic training and structured development.
Ready for a career that's truly different? Mountain Healthcare's one of the UK's leading providers of forensic healthcare, delivering specialist care within police custody and the wider criminal justice system. Guided by our values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing , we support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are seeking Registered Nurses and Paramedics to join us as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals. This is an opportunity to step beyond traditional healthcare settings into a rewarding role offering autonomy, variety & professional challenge. Working alongside police and criminal justice partners, you'll assess, treat & support detainees, using your clinical expertise to safeguard welfare and influence important decisions. No two shifts are the same. You could be managing acute healthcare needs one moment and supporting a vulnerable person in crisis the next. Your clinical judgement, compassion and professionalism will make a real difference every day. No forensic or custody experience is required. We provide accredited training, support & a structured development programme to help you succeed in this specialist field. Are you a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with at least 3 years' post-registration experience in an acute or urgent care setting and are looking for a role with purpose, independence and impact? We would love to hear from you. Join Mountain Healthcare and build a career where your skills and decisions truly matter. About the Role As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will deliver high-quality healthcare to people detained in police custody, many of whom have complex physical health, mental health, substance misuse or safeguarding needs. Working autonomously in a fast-paced environment, you will assess, treat and support detainees while ensuring their safety and well-being. This unique role combines clinical practice, safeguarding and forensic healthcare. No two shifts are the same. You will assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, manage acute presentations, respond to emergencies and provide advice to custody teams and partner agencies. Your clinical judgement will support safe decision-making and positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals. You will also undertake specialist forensic duties, including injury assessment, evidential sample collection, and maintaining accurate clinical and legal records. Working with police, NHS and partner agencies, you will support detainee care in custody and on release. Key responsibilities include: • Clinical and capacity assessments. • Managing acute healthcare needs and emergencies. • Supporting mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding needs. • Collecting and documenting forensic evidence. • Maintaining accurate clinical and evidential records. • Working collaboratively with police, NHS and partner agencies. • Attending hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act. • Providing professional statements and court attendance when required Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Life Assurance Apprenticeships 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 Contribution to relocation expenses 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 Requirements What we're looking for: Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, or Paramedic with current HCPC registration. At least three years' post-qualification experience in an acute or relevant setting, such as frontline 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. Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points. Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting. Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application. Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment. Working pattern and location Full-time employees are contracted to 42 hours per week. The main place of work will be Loddon Valley Custody Suite. What we offer: A joining bonus of up to £1500 FTE pro rata (for example - £750 paid after probation period and £750 paid after a year in the role) Recommend a friend £500 NMC HCPC registration paid Access to company pension scheme Overtime at enhanced rates A supportive, values driven culture where professionalism and compassion are genuinely recognised A unique clinical environment where no two shifts are the same Exposure to specialist forensic skills including evidential documentation and forensic sampling Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers Accredited forensic training and structured development.
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Ready for a career that's truly different? Mountain Healthcare's one of the UK's leading providers of forensic healthcare, delivering specialist care within police custody and the wider criminal justice system. Guided by our values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing , we support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are seeking Registered Nurses and Paramedics to join us as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals. This is an opportunity to step beyond traditional healthcare settings into a rewarding role offering autonomy, variety & professional challenge. Working alongside police and criminal justice partners, you'll assess, treat & support detainees, using your clinical expertise to safeguard welfare and influence important decisions. No two shifts are the same. You could be managing acute healthcare needs one moment and supporting a vulnerable person in crisis the next. Your clinical judgement, compassion and professionalism will make a real difference every day. No forensic or custody experience is required. We provide accredited training, support & a structured development programme to help you succeed in this specialist field. Are you a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with at least 3 years' post-registration experience in an acute or urgent care setting and are looking for a role with purpose, independence and impact? We would love to hear from you. Join Mountain Healthcare and build a career where your skills and decisions truly matter. About the Role As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will deliver high-quality healthcare to people detained in police custody, many of whom have complex physical health, mental health, substance misuse or safeguarding needs. Working autonomously in a fast-paced environment, you will assess, treat and support detainees while ensuring their safety and well-being. This unique role combines clinical practice, safeguarding and forensic healthcare. No two shifts are the same. You will assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, manage acute presentations, respond to emergencies and provide advice to custody teams and partner agencies. Your clinical judgement will support safe decision-making and positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals. You will also undertake specialist forensic duties, including injury assessment, evidential sample collection, and maintaining accurate clinical and legal records. Working with police, NHS and partner agencies, you will support detainee care in custody and on release. Key responsibilities include: • Clinical and capacity assessments. • Managing acute healthcare needs and emergencies. • Supporting mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding needs. • Collecting and documenting forensic evidence. • Maintaining accurate clinical and evidential records. • Working collaboratively with police, NHS and partner agencies. • Attending hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act. • Providing professional statements and court attendance when required Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Life Assurance Apprenticeships 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 Contribution to relocation expenses 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 Requirements What we're looking for: Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, or Paramedic with current HCPC registration. At least three years' post-qualification experience in an acute or relevant setting, such as frontline 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. Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points. Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting. Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application. Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment. Working pattern and location Full-time employees are contracted to 42 hours per week. The main place of work will be Loddon Valley Custody Suite. What we offer: A joining bonus of up to £1500 FTE pro rata (for example - £750 paid after probation period and £750 paid after a year in the role) Recommend a friend £500 NMC HCPC registration paid Access to company pension scheme Overtime at enhanced rates A supportive, values driven culture where professionalism and compassion are genuinely recognised A unique clinical environment where no two shifts are the same Exposure to specialist forensic skills including evidential documentation and forensic sampling Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers Accredited forensic training and structured development.
Mountain Healthcare Limited
Wednesbury, West Midlands
Ready for a career that's truly different? Mountain Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of forensic healthcare within the Health and Justice sector. Working in partnership with NHSE, 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. Do you want to use your clinical skills in a role focused on compassionate, trauma-informed care? We are seeking a GMC-registered Doctor to join our team. This is an opportunity to support children, young people and adults who access Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) helping each patient feel safe, listened to and in control of their care. The role is for all ages covering both paediatric and adult services. There is a requirement for some travel as part of the role dependent on base location. FTE salary: £ 80,504.16 - £90,056.21 (pro rata) Contracted Hours: 24 Hours (part time hours will be considered) Shift pattern: Monday - Sunday: 9am-9pm (acute shifts) Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Location: Willow Tree CYP SARC, Willow Tree CYP SARC Non-recent clinics: Mon: Birmingham (B36 8ND) Tuesday: Bransford (WR6 5JD) Wednesday: Nuneaton (CV10 7DJ) Thursday: Stoke on Trent (ST6 2JN) Friday: Birmingham (B36 8ND) The role of Sexual Offence Examiner is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required. As a Sexual Offence Examiner, you will learn through clinical placements and blended learning, as well as receiving support with an allocated mentor. We will identify an individualised programme of education and exposure to clinical environments, providing opportunities for examinations, in addition to financial support whilst undertaking this post. About the Role Key Responsibilities Include: Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits. Develop Forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines. Actively working in partnership with external MDTs and Police. Point of contact for Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways. Undertaking holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding. Supporting the continued quality improvement of the service. Working under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements. Obtaining consent for Health and Forensic procedures Mountain Healthcare will support you with the following: Contribution from Mountain Healthcare for Medical Malpractice Insurance Full funding for courses and exams leading up to full Membership of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine in Sexual Offence Medicine Access to online appraisal software for revalidation Full Funding for courses required for work, e.g FMERSA Access to in hours appraisers, clinical mentors & clinical directors to support your career development and wellbeing. Travel for training days will also be a requirement of this role. Hotel and subsistence will be reimbursed in line with the Expenses Policy Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Life Assurance Apprenticeships 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 Contribution to relocation expenses 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 Requirements Essential Skills & Knowledge: GMC-registered Doctor A minimum of 3 years + relevant post Foundation experience. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults. Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality. Experience of working in Sexual health, Paediatrics, GP or Obs/Gynae. A UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle. Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required. This requires residency for 3 years in the UK Medical Indemnity by start date is also a requirement. Desired: Diploma in Legal Medicine Member of the Faculty for Forensic and Legal Medicine Previous experience working in a SARC setting or custodial environments Other info: Note that we cannot support International Visas. Police Vetting is a requirement of the post. What makes this post different: 1:1 monthly supervision with allocated mentor, safeguarding supervisor or Line Manager Additionally taking part in research, audit, teaching and sitting FFLM exams will be encouraged. Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist services increases
Sep 10, 2026
Full time
Ready for a career that's truly different? Mountain Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of forensic healthcare within the Health and Justice sector. Working in partnership with NHSE, 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. Do you want to use your clinical skills in a role focused on compassionate, trauma-informed care? We are seeking a GMC-registered Doctor to join our team. This is an opportunity to support children, young people and adults who access Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) helping each patient feel safe, listened to and in control of their care. The role is for all ages covering both paediatric and adult services. There is a requirement for some travel as part of the role dependent on base location. FTE salary: £ 80,504.16 - £90,056.21 (pro rata) Contracted Hours: 24 Hours (part time hours will be considered) Shift pattern: Monday - Sunday: 9am-9pm (acute shifts) Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Location: Willow Tree CYP SARC, Willow Tree CYP SARC Non-recent clinics: Mon: Birmingham (B36 8ND) Tuesday: Bransford (WR6 5JD) Wednesday: Nuneaton (CV10 7DJ) Thursday: Stoke on Trent (ST6 2JN) Friday: Birmingham (B36 8ND) The role of Sexual Offence Examiner is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required. As a Sexual Offence Examiner, you will learn through clinical placements and blended learning, as well as receiving support with an allocated mentor. We will identify an individualised programme of education and exposure to clinical environments, providing opportunities for examinations, in addition to financial support whilst undertaking this post. About the Role Key Responsibilities Include: Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits. Develop Forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines. Actively working in partnership with external MDTs and Police. Point of contact for Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways. Undertaking holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding. Supporting the continued quality improvement of the service. Working under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements. Obtaining consent for Health and Forensic procedures Mountain Healthcare will support you with the following: Contribution from Mountain Healthcare for Medical Malpractice Insurance Full funding for courses and exams leading up to full Membership of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine in Sexual Offence Medicine Access to online appraisal software for revalidation Full Funding for courses required for work, e.g FMERSA Access to in hours appraisers, clinical mentors & clinical directors to support your career development and wellbeing. Travel for training days will also be a requirement of this role. Hotel and subsistence will be reimbursed in line with the Expenses Policy Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Life Assurance Apprenticeships 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 Contribution to relocation expenses 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 Requirements Essential Skills & Knowledge: GMC-registered Doctor A minimum of 3 years + relevant post Foundation experience. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults. Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality. Experience of working in Sexual health, Paediatrics, GP or Obs/Gynae. A UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle. Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required. This requires residency for 3 years in the UK Medical Indemnity by start date is also a requirement. Desired: Diploma in Legal Medicine Member of the Faculty for Forensic and Legal Medicine Previous experience working in a SARC setting or custodial environments Other info: Note that we cannot support International Visas. Police Vetting is a requirement of the post. What makes this post different: 1:1 monthly supervision with allocated mentor, safeguarding supervisor or Line Manager Additionally taking part in research, audit, teaching and sitting FFLM exams will be encouraged. Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist services increases
About the Role Are you looking for a career move that offers real variety, autonomy and professional challenge beyond traditional clinical settings? 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 click apply for full job details
May 20, 2026
Full time
About the Role Are you looking for a career move that offers real variety, autonomy and professional challenge beyond traditional clinical settings? 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 click apply for full job details
Mountain Healthcare: Guided by our values, be kind and do the right thing. Job Title: Clinical Head of Healthcare Surrey Position: Clinical Head of Healthcare Hours: 42hrs per week Location: Surrey - Multi-site - Hybrid working (Staines, Guildford and Salfords) Salary: £60,440 click apply for full job details
May 13, 2026
Full time
Mountain Healthcare: Guided by our values, be kind and do the right thing. Job Title: Clinical Head of Healthcare Surrey Position: Clinical Head of Healthcare Hours: 42hrs per week Location: Surrey - Multi-site - Hybrid working (Staines, Guildford and Salfords) Salary: £60,440 click apply for full job details
Mountain Healthcare: Guided by our values, be kind and do the right thing. Job Title: Clinical Head of Healthcare Surrey Position: Clinical Head of Healthcare Hours: 42hrs per week Location: Surrey - Multi-site - Hybrid working (Staines, Guildford and Salfords) Salary: £60,440 click apply for full job details
May 10, 2026
Full time
Mountain Healthcare: Guided by our values, be kind and do the right thing. Job Title: Clinical Head of Healthcare Surrey Position: Clinical Head of Healthcare Hours: 42hrs per week Location: Surrey - Multi-site - Hybrid working (Staines, Guildford and Salfords) Salary: £60,440 click apply for full job details
About the Role Are you looking for a career move that offers real variety, autonomy and professional challenge beyond traditional clinical settings? 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. If you're an experienced clinician with at least three years' experience in an acute setting who enjoys independent decision making, fast paced assessments, and meaningful work that genuinely makes a difference, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Job Opportunity As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will provide autonomous clinical care within police custody suites, supporting detainees with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. You will assess fitness for detention and interview, respond to acute medical episodes, manage drug and alcohol related presentations, and support safeguarding decisions in a complex and highly rewarding environment. This is not ward based nursing or ambulance work. It is a specialist role where you will apply your clinical expertise in a completely different setting, working closely with custody staff, police officers and partner agencies to ensure detainees are safely managed and receive appropriate care throughout the criminal justice process. You will also be trained to undertake forensic and evidential duties, including the collection and preservation of forensic samples, injury documentation, and maintaining robust clinical records that support legal and professional standards. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge, and release, including capacity assessments. Managing medical emergencies, treating injuries, and providing healthcare advice in a fast-paced environment. Supporting detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency, and complex vulnerabilities. Collecting and documenting forensic samples in line with evidential and legal standards. Producing accurate clinical and evidential records, including injury documentation. Liaising with police, custody teams, NHS and other healthcare services to ensure appropriate onward care. Attending hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act. Preparing professional statements and attending court as an impartial healthcare witness. No prior forensic experience is required, full training and an externally accredited Introduction are provided. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities are available within a supportive, values-driven clinical team. Full time employees are contracted to 42hrs a week and usually work a fixed shift working pattern of two days, two nights, four rest days. Shifts are 12-hours. 06:45-19:00 and 18:45-07:00. Annualised hours contracts and part-time opportunities are also available, comprising a mix of day and night shifts. Weekend working is included within all contractual arrangements. Why Join Mountain Healthcare This is a rare opportunity to move into a specialist forensic healthcare career while continuing to use your clinical skills every day. You will be trusted to work autonomously, make high quality clinical decisions, and develop into a confident forensic practitioner. What we offer: A joining bonus of up to £1500 FTE pro Rata (for example - £750 paid after probation period and £750 paid after a year in the role) Recommend a friend £500 NMC HCPC registration paid Access to company pension scheme Overtime at enhanced rates A supportive, values driven culture where professionalism and compassion are genuinely recognised A unique clinical environment where no two shifts are the same Exposure to specialist forensic skills including evidential documentation and forensic sampling Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers Accredited forensic training and structured development. Essential Skills To be successful in this role, you will need: To be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration A minimum of three years post qualification experience in an acute setting (e.g. frontline paramedic, A&E, Prison, Custody, Urgent Care) A full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points/ The ability to successfully complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting Full Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application Strong assessment, communication and decision making skills, with confidence working autonomously A calm, professional and compassionate approach when working with vulnerable individuals, including those who may be distressed, intoxicated or experiencing acute mental health symptoms Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year of employment About Company 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.
May 08, 2026
Full time
About the Role Are you looking for a career move that offers real variety, autonomy and professional challenge beyond traditional clinical settings? 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. If you're an experienced clinician with at least three years' experience in an acute setting who enjoys independent decision making, fast paced assessments, and meaningful work that genuinely makes a difference, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Job Opportunity As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will provide autonomous clinical care within police custody suites, supporting detainees with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. You will assess fitness for detention and interview, respond to acute medical episodes, manage drug and alcohol related presentations, and support safeguarding decisions in a complex and highly rewarding environment. This is not ward based nursing or ambulance work. It is a specialist role where you will apply your clinical expertise in a completely different setting, working closely with custody staff, police officers and partner agencies to ensure detainees are safely managed and receive appropriate care throughout the criminal justice process. You will also be trained to undertake forensic and evidential duties, including the collection and preservation of forensic samples, injury documentation, and maintaining robust clinical records that support legal and professional standards. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge, and release, including capacity assessments. Managing medical emergencies, treating injuries, and providing healthcare advice in a fast-paced environment. Supporting detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency, and complex vulnerabilities. Collecting and documenting forensic samples in line with evidential and legal standards. Producing accurate clinical and evidential records, including injury documentation. Liaising with police, custody teams, NHS and other healthcare services to ensure appropriate onward care. Attending hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act. Preparing professional statements and attending court as an impartial healthcare witness. No prior forensic experience is required, full training and an externally accredited Introduction are provided. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities are available within a supportive, values-driven clinical team. Full time employees are contracted to 42hrs a week and usually work a fixed shift working pattern of two days, two nights, four rest days. Shifts are 12-hours. 06:45-19:00 and 18:45-07:00. Annualised hours contracts and part-time opportunities are also available, comprising a mix of day and night shifts. Weekend working is included within all contractual arrangements. Why Join Mountain Healthcare This is a rare opportunity to move into a specialist forensic healthcare career while continuing to use your clinical skills every day. You will be trusted to work autonomously, make high quality clinical decisions, and develop into a confident forensic practitioner. What we offer: A joining bonus of up to £1500 FTE pro Rata (for example - £750 paid after probation period and £750 paid after a year in the role) Recommend a friend £500 NMC HCPC registration paid Access to company pension scheme Overtime at enhanced rates A supportive, values driven culture where professionalism and compassion are genuinely recognised A unique clinical environment where no two shifts are the same Exposure to specialist forensic skills including evidential documentation and forensic sampling Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers Accredited forensic training and structured development. Essential Skills To be successful in this role, you will need: To be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration A minimum of three years post qualification experience in an acute setting (e.g. frontline paramedic, A&E, Prison, Custody, Urgent Care) A full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points/ The ability to successfully complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting Full Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application Strong assessment, communication and decision making skills, with confidence working autonomously A calm, professional and compassionate approach when working with vulnerable individuals, including those who may be distressed, intoxicated or experiencing acute mental health symptoms Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year of employment About Company 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.
About the Role Are you looking for a career move that offers real variety, autonomy and professional challenge beyond traditional clinical settings? 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. If you're an experienced clinician with at least three years' experience in an acute setting who enjoys independent decision making, fast paced assessments, and meaningful work that genuinely makes a difference, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Job Opportunity As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will provide autonomous clinical care within police custody suites, supporting detainees with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. You will assess fitness for detention and interview, respond to acute medical episodes, manage drug and alcohol related presentations, and support safeguarding decisions in a complex and highly rewarding environment. This is not ward based nursing or ambulance work. It is a specialist role where you will apply your clinical expertise in a completely different setting, working closely with custody staff, police officers and partner agencies to ensure detainees are safely managed and receive appropriate care throughout the criminal justice process. You will also be trained to undertake forensic and evidential duties, including the collection and preservation of forensic samples, injury documentation, and maintaining robust clinical records that support legal and professional standards. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge, and release, including capacity assessments. Managing medical emergencies, treating injuries, and providing healthcare advice in a fast-paced environment. Supporting detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency, and complex vulnerabilities. Collecting and documenting forensic samples in line with evidential and legal standards. Producing accurate clinical and evidential records, including injury documentation. Liaising with police, custody teams, NHS and other healthcare services to ensure appropriate onward care. Attending hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act. Preparing professional statements and attending court as an impartial healthcare witness. No prior forensic experience is required, full training and an externally accredited Introduction are provided. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities are available within a supportive, values-driven clinical team. Full time employees are contracted to 42hrs a week and usually work a fixed shift working pattern of two days, two nights, four rest days. Shifts are 12-hours. 06:45-19:00 and 18:45-07:00. Annualised hours contracts and part-time opportunities are also available, comprising a mix of day and night shifts. Weekend working is included within all contractual arrangements. Why Join Mountain Healthcare This is a rare opportunity to move into a specialist forensic healthcare career while continuing to use your clinical skills every day. You will be trusted to work autonomously, make high quality clinical decisions, and develop into a confident forensic practitioner. What we offer: A joining bonus of up to 1500 FTE pro Rata (for example - 750 paid after probation period and 750 paid after a year in the role) Recommend a friend 500 NMC HCPC registration paid Access to company pension scheme Overtime at enhanced rates A supportive, values driven culture where professionalism and compassion are genuinely recognised A unique clinical environment where no two shifts are the same Exposure to specialist forensic skills including evidential documentation and forensic sampling Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers Accredited forensic training and structured development. Essential Skills To be successful in this role, you will need: To be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration A minimum of three years post qualification experience in an acute setting (e.g. frontline paramedic, A&E, Prison, Custody, Urgent Care) A full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points/ The ability to successfully complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting Full Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application Strong assessment, communication and decision making skills, with confidence working autonomously A calm, professional and compassionate approach when working with vulnerable individuals, including those who may be distressed, intoxicated or experiencing acute mental health symptoms Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year of employment About Company 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
About the Role Are you looking for a career move that offers real variety, autonomy and professional challenge beyond traditional clinical settings? 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. If you're an experienced clinician with at least three years' experience in an acute setting who enjoys independent decision making, fast paced assessments, and meaningful work that genuinely makes a difference, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Job Opportunity As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will provide autonomous clinical care within police custody suites, supporting detainees with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. You will assess fitness for detention and interview, respond to acute medical episodes, manage drug and alcohol related presentations, and support safeguarding decisions in a complex and highly rewarding environment. This is not ward based nursing or ambulance work. It is a specialist role where you will apply your clinical expertise in a completely different setting, working closely with custody staff, police officers and partner agencies to ensure detainees are safely managed and receive appropriate care throughout the criminal justice process. You will also be trained to undertake forensic and evidential duties, including the collection and preservation of forensic samples, injury documentation, and maintaining robust clinical records that support legal and professional standards. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge, and release, including capacity assessments. Managing medical emergencies, treating injuries, and providing healthcare advice in a fast-paced environment. Supporting detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency, and complex vulnerabilities. Collecting and documenting forensic samples in line with evidential and legal standards. Producing accurate clinical and evidential records, including injury documentation. Liaising with police, custody teams, NHS and other healthcare services to ensure appropriate onward care. Attending hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act. Preparing professional statements and attending court as an impartial healthcare witness. No prior forensic experience is required, full training and an externally accredited Introduction are provided. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities are available within a supportive, values-driven clinical team. Full time employees are contracted to 42hrs a week and usually work a fixed shift working pattern of two days, two nights, four rest days. Shifts are 12-hours. 06:45-19:00 and 18:45-07:00. Annualised hours contracts and part-time opportunities are also available, comprising a mix of day and night shifts. Weekend working is included within all contractual arrangements. Why Join Mountain Healthcare This is a rare opportunity to move into a specialist forensic healthcare career while continuing to use your clinical skills every day. You will be trusted to work autonomously, make high quality clinical decisions, and develop into a confident forensic practitioner. What we offer: A joining bonus of up to 1500 FTE pro Rata (for example - 750 paid after probation period and 750 paid after a year in the role) Recommend a friend 500 NMC HCPC registration paid Access to company pension scheme Overtime at enhanced rates A supportive, values driven culture where professionalism and compassion are genuinely recognised A unique clinical environment where no two shifts are the same Exposure to specialist forensic skills including evidential documentation and forensic sampling Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers Accredited forensic training and structured development. Essential Skills To be successful in this role, you will need: To be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration A minimum of three years post qualification experience in an acute setting (e.g. frontline paramedic, A&E, Prison, Custody, Urgent Care) A full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points/ The ability to successfully complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting Full Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application Strong assessment, communication and decision making skills, with confidence working autonomously A calm, professional and compassionate approach when working with vulnerable individuals, including those who may be distressed, intoxicated or experiencing acute mental health symptoms Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year of employment About Company 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.
About the Role Are you looking for a career move that offers real variety, autonomy and professional challenge beyond traditional clinical settings? 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. If you're an experienced clinician with at least three years' experience in an acute setting who enjoys independent decision making, fast paced assessments, and meaningful work that genuinely makes a difference, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Job Opportunity As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will provide autonomous clinical care within police custody suites, supporting detainees with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. You will assess fitness for detention and interview, respond to acute medical episodes, manage drug and alcohol related presentations, and support safeguarding decisions in a complex and highly rewarding environment. This is not ward based nursing or ambulance work. It is a specialist role where you will apply your clinical expertise in a completely different setting, working closely with custody staff, police officers and partner agencies to ensure detainees are safely managed and receive appropriate care throughout the criminal justice process. You will also be trained to undertake forensic and evidential duties, including the collection and preservation of forensic samples, injury documentation, and maintaining robust clinical records that support legal and professional standards. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge, and release, including capacity assessments. Managing medical emergencies, treating injuries, and providing healthcare advice in a fast-paced environment. Supporting detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency, and complex vulnerabilities. Collecting and documenting forensic samples in line with evidential and legal standards. Producing accurate clinical and evidential records, including injury documentation. Liaising with police, custody teams, NHS and other healthcare services to ensure appropriate onward care. Attending hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act. Preparing professional statements and attending court as an impartial healthcare witness. No prior forensic experience is required, full training and an externally accredited Introduction are provided. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities are available within a supportive, values-driven clinical team. Full time employees are contracted to 42hrs a week and usually work a fixed shift working pattern of two days, two nights, four rest days. Shifts are 12-hours. 06:45-19:00 and 18:45-07:00. Annualised hours contracts and part-time opportunities are also available, comprising a mix of day and night shifts. Weekend working is included within all contractual arrangements. Why Join Mountain Healthcare This is a rare opportunity to move into a specialist forensic healthcare career while continuing to use your clinical skills every day. You will be trusted to work autonomously, make high quality clinical decisions, and develop into a confident forensic practitioner. What we offer: A joining bonus of up to 1500 FTE pro Rata (for example - 750 paid after probation period and 750 paid after a year in the role) Recommend a friend 500 NMC HCPC registration paid Access to company pension scheme Overtime at enhanced rates A supportive, values driven culture where professionalism and compassion are genuinely recognised A unique clinical environment where no two shifts are the same Exposure to specialist forensic skills including evidential documentation and forensic sampling Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers Accredited forensic training and structured development. Essential Skills To be successful in this role, you will need: To be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration A minimum of three years post qualification experience in an acute setting (e.g. frontline paramedic, A&E, Prison, Custody, Urgent Care) A full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points/ The ability to successfully complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting Full Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application Strong assessment, communication and decision making skills, with confidence working autonomously A calm, professional and compassionate approach when working with vulnerable individuals, including those who may be distressed, intoxicated or experiencing acute mental health symptoms Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year of employment About Company 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
About the Role Are you looking for a career move that offers real variety, autonomy and professional challenge beyond traditional clinical settings? 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. If you're an experienced clinician with at least three years' experience in an acute setting who enjoys independent decision making, fast paced assessments, and meaningful work that genuinely makes a difference, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Job Opportunity As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will provide autonomous clinical care within police custody suites, supporting detainees with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. You will assess fitness for detention and interview, respond to acute medical episodes, manage drug and alcohol related presentations, and support safeguarding decisions in a complex and highly rewarding environment. This is not ward based nursing or ambulance work. It is a specialist role where you will apply your clinical expertise in a completely different setting, working closely with custody staff, police officers and partner agencies to ensure detainees are safely managed and receive appropriate care throughout the criminal justice process. You will also be trained to undertake forensic and evidential duties, including the collection and preservation of forensic samples, injury documentation, and maintaining robust clinical records that support legal and professional standards. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge, and release, including capacity assessments. Managing medical emergencies, treating injuries, and providing healthcare advice in a fast-paced environment. Supporting detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency, and complex vulnerabilities. Collecting and documenting forensic samples in line with evidential and legal standards. Producing accurate clinical and evidential records, including injury documentation. Liaising with police, custody teams, NHS and other healthcare services to ensure appropriate onward care. Attending hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act. Preparing professional statements and attending court as an impartial healthcare witness. No prior forensic experience is required, full training and an externally accredited Introduction are provided. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities are available within a supportive, values-driven clinical team. Full time employees are contracted to 42hrs a week and usually work a fixed shift working pattern of two days, two nights, four rest days. Shifts are 12-hours. 06:45-19:00 and 18:45-07:00. Annualised hours contracts and part-time opportunities are also available, comprising a mix of day and night shifts. Weekend working is included within all contractual arrangements. Why Join Mountain Healthcare This is a rare opportunity to move into a specialist forensic healthcare career while continuing to use your clinical skills every day. You will be trusted to work autonomously, make high quality clinical decisions, and develop into a confident forensic practitioner. What we offer: A joining bonus of up to 1500 FTE pro Rata (for example - 750 paid after probation period and 750 paid after a year in the role) Recommend a friend 500 NMC HCPC registration paid Access to company pension scheme Overtime at enhanced rates A supportive, values driven culture where professionalism and compassion are genuinely recognised A unique clinical environment where no two shifts are the same Exposure to specialist forensic skills including evidential documentation and forensic sampling Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers Accredited forensic training and structured development. Essential Skills To be successful in this role, you will need: To be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration A minimum of three years post qualification experience in an acute setting (e.g. frontline paramedic, A&E, Prison, Custody, Urgent Care) A full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points/ The ability to successfully complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting Full Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application Strong assessment, communication and decision making skills, with confidence working autonomously A calm, professional and compassionate approach when working with vulnerable individuals, including those who may be distressed, intoxicated or experiencing acute mental health symptoms Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year of employment About Company 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.
