Forensic Custody Clinician: RN/Paramedic Autonomy

Mountain Healthcare; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Pension scheme

Relocation support

Overtime pay

Training & development

Job summary

Mountain Healthcare is recruiting Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals (RGNs and Paramedics) to deliver specialist healthcare within police custody. No custody experience needed as full accredited training is provided, with autonomous clinical decisions supporting detainee welfare and safeguarding.

This role involves assessing fitness for detention, responding to emergencies, and working closely with custody teams and partner agencies in a fast-paced environment in Carlisle.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with NMC registration, or Paramedic with HCPC registration.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.
• Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting.
• Right to work in the UK with a minimum of three years’ UK residency.
• At least three years’ post-qualification experience in acute or custody settings.
• Strong assessment, communication and autonomous decision-making skills.
• Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment.

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.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Autonomous working

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Mountain Healthcare is recruiting Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals (RGNs and Paramedics) to deliver specialist healthcare within police custody. No custody experience needed as full accredited training is provided, with autonomous clinical decisions supporting detainee welfare and safeguarding.

This role involves assessing fitness for detention, responding to emergencies, and working closely with custody teams and partner agencies in a fast-paced environment in Carlisle.