Custody Health Specialist (RN/Paramedic)

Medteam; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medteam in Blackburn, Lancashire, is recruiting two Permanent Healthcare Professionals to deliver frontline healthcare in police custody settings. Ideal backgrounds include General Nursing, Custody, Prison or Paramedic experience, with autonomy to assess and manage detained individuals within established protocols.

You will perform holistic assessments, provide treatment, medicines support and safeguarding, and maintain accurate records while working closely with custody officers and clinical

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Paramedic with NMC/HCPC registration.
• Minimum 2 years relevant clinical experience.
• Ability to assess and plans autonomously; escalation when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare in custody settings within defined protocols.
• Assess fitness for detention and manage urgent medical needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and support safeguarding practices.
• Collaborate with custody officers and police staff on care priorities.

Skills

Autonomous clinical decision-making

Strong communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Nursing degree or equivalent

Tools

Electronic health records

Clinical governance systems

Job description

Medteam in Blackburn, Lancashire, is recruiting two Permanent Healthcare Professionals to deliver frontline healthcare in police custody settings. Ideal backgrounds include General Nursing, Custody, Prison or Paramedic experience, with autonomy to assess and manage detained individuals within established protocols.

You will perform holistic assessments, provide treatment, medicines support and safeguarding, and maintain accurate records while working closely with custody officers and clinical