BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Workington Custody Suite

NHS; Workington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals to join their dynamic team in Workington. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in forensic healthcare, providing essential care and support to vulnerable individuals in custody. With a flexible 4-on-4-off rota, you can achieve a better work-life balance while contributing to a vital service. Join a passionate team that values kindness and integrity, and take advantage of ongoing training, generous leave, and a supportive work environment. If you are ready to make a difference, this role is for you!

Benefits

Enhanced Sickness Pay Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

6 Weeks Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Funding for Higher Education

Relocation Allowance

Accredited CPD Training

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic with 3+ years' experience.
• Experience in A&E, community nursing, or police custody is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic sampling and assess detainees in custody suites.
• Deliver substance misuse therapies and promote personal healthcare.
• Work with teams to identify mental health needs of detainees.

Skills

Forensic Sampling

Substance Misuse Therapies

Mental Health Assessment

Patient Care

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Paramedic Qualification

Job description

Bank Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Workington Custody Suite

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Job summary

Are you a Nurse looking for a change? Are you a Paramedic seeking the next step? Do you want to work in forensic healthcare that makes a positive, life-long difference?

If yes, then this role is for you!

Mountain Healthcare is looking for passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals in Cumbria.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform forensic sampling, including road traffic offence bloods.
• Signpost and refer, offering support for vulnerabilities and helping patients break re-offending patterns.
• Deliver substance misuse therapies.
• Assess and care for detainees and staff in custody suites.
• Promote good personal healthcare.
• Work with Liaison and Diversion teams to identify mental health needs.

About us

Founded by passionate clinicians, Mountain Healthcare leads in clinical forensic healthcare in the UK. As a partner of NHS England and the police, we provide services including Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, and more. Guided by our values of Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, we offer holistic, trauma-informed care to improve health outcomes in the criminal justice system. We invest in staff training and development, including our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway and CPD courses.

Job responsibilities

This role is suitable for RGN and qualified Paramedics with 3+ years' post-qualification experience.

Custody environments are dynamic, with no two days alike. Detentions can last up to 24 hours, during which we provide high-level care for varying needs, from substance dependency to medical emergencies. Our professionals are trained to collect forensic samples to assist police investigations, with training provided to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.

If you seek a better work-life balance, this role offers a 4-on-4-off rota, allowing you to plan personal time well in advance. The shifts include two day shifts, two night shifts, then four days off.

This is a Bank Vacancy Only.

• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
• Advanced rota planning for work-life balance
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
• Accredited CPD training and masterclasses
• Funding for higher education after one year
• Estimated £3000 overtime pay
• Relocation allowance of £3000 (T&Cs apply)
• £120 NMC registration fees annually
• £98.12 HCPC registration fees annually

Job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in A&E, walk-in centres, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, or as a Paramedic Practitioner is advantageous but not essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order).