Forensic Custody Nurse: Autonomy, Training & Impact

Mountain Healthcare; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus up to £1500 FTE pro rata

Refer a friend £500

NMC/HCPC registration paid

Company pension scheme

Enhanced overtime rates

Supportive culture of professionalism

Job summary

Mountain Healthcare is recruiting Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals (RNs and Paramedics) to deliver specialist care within police custody. You will work autonomously, assess detainees, manage emergencies and contribute to safeguarding and evidential documentation.

No prior custody experience is required as accredited training is provided; you will develop forensic skills and support decisions in a high-stakes setting across Barrow-in-Furness and Kendal custody suites.

Qualifications

• Three years’ post-qualification experience in an acute or relevant setting.
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.
• Ability to obtain enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting.
• Right to work in the UK with a minimum of three years’ UK residency prior to application.
• 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; include 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

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Autonomous working

Compassionate approach

Education

NMC Registration as Nurse

HCPC Registration as Paramedic

Job description

Mountain Healthcare is recruiting Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals (RNs and Paramedics) to deliver specialist care within police custody. You will work autonomously, assess detainees, manage emergencies and contribute to safeguarding and evidential documentation.

No prior custody experience is required as accredited training is provided; you will develop forensic skills and support decisions in a high-stakes setting across Barrow-in-Furness and Kendal custody suites.