BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Barrow Custody Suite

Mountain Healthcare; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain Healthcare seeks passionate and resilient Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals in Barrow-in-Furness. This unique role combines forensic healthcare delivery with medical assessment for detainees in custody. Ideal candidates should be qualified nurses or paramedics with at least three years of experience. Join a leading company in clinical forensic care, offering comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Six weeks annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee support programs

Awards and training funding

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years' post-qualification experience as a Nurse or Paramedic.
• Ability to work in dynamic custody environments.
• Previous experience in healthcare settings such as A&E, community nursing, or police custody is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collect forensic samples and provide medical assessments to detainees.
• Deliver therapies for substance misuse and promote personal healthcare.
• Collaborate with police and mental health services.

Skills

Forensic sampling

Assessment of healthcare needs

Substance misuse therapies

Mental health needs identification

Education

Registered Nurse or Paramedic

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BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Barrow Custody Suite, Barrow-in-Furness

Job Reference: 8b68410cc7aa

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

About the Role

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 is yes, then this is the right role for you!

Here at Mountain Healthcare, we are seeking passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals based in Cumbria.

This role is an alternative career option for RGN's and qualified Paramedics with 3+ years' post-qualification experience.

Custody environments are dynamic, with no two days the same. Detainees can be held for up to 24 hours, during which we provide high-level care for various needs, from substance dependency to acute medical episodes.

Our healthcare professionals are fully trained to collect forensic samples to assist police investigations.

Experience in forensics is NOT NECESSARY. You will work closely with police and receive training and support to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.

Hours of Work

The 4-on-4-off rota provides clear boundaries for work-life balance, with shifts comprising two day shifts, two night shifts, then four days off. This is a Bank Vacancy Only.

Duties Include

• Forensic sampling (including road traffic offence bloods)
• Signposting and referrals; supporting vulnerabilities and re-offending prevention
• Delivering substance misuse therapies
• Assessment & care of detainees and staff in custody suites
• Promoting good personal healthcare
• Working with Liaison and Diversion to identify mental health needs
• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience

Previous experience in A&E, walk-in centres, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, or as a Paramedic Practitioner is advantageous.

About the Company

Mountain Healthcare leads the UK in clinical forensic healthcare, partnering with NHS England and police. Our services include Sexual Assault Referral Centres, Police Custodial Healthcare, and more.

We are committed to kindness and doing the right thing, providing trauma-informed, holistic care to improve health outcomes within the criminal justice system.

Join us to make a difference and benefit from extensive training, development, and career growth opportunities.

DE&I Statement

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and circumstances.

• Enhanced benefits including sickness, maternity, neonatal/adoption pay
• Work-life balance with advanced rota planning
• Six weeks annual leave, pension, bonus, life assurance
• Employee support programs, awards, and training funding