Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Carlisle - Custody

NHS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals in Carlisle. The role involves providing high-quality care to detainees, managing various health needs, and collecting forensic samples. The ideal candidate holds valid nursing or paramedic qualifications and has experience in clinical settings. Flexible working arrangements and accredited training are offered, supporting career growth within a respected organization.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Accredited forensic training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Must have current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points.
• Right to work in the UK and lived in the UK for a minimum of three years.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody.
• Manage health needs from drug dependency to medical episodes.
• Collect forensic samples for police investigations.

Skills

Strong communication and decision making skills

Ability to manage medical emergencies

Ability to collect forensic samples

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic

Enhanced DBS clearance

Job description

Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Carlisle - Custody

As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional you will

Responsibilities include providing high quality care to detainees in police custody, managing a variety of health needs from drug and alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes, and being trained to collect forensic samples that support police investigations. Experience in forensics is not required as full accredited training is provided.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention or interview
• Manage medical emergencies, treat injuries and provide health advice
• Collect and preserve forensic samples in line with legal and professional standards
• Liaise with police officers, NHS services, mental health teams and other agencies
• Maintain accurate clinical and evidential records
• Attend court when required to give impartial professional evidence
• Undertake accredited forensic training and continuous professional development

About us

Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK and works as a premier partner of NHS England and the police. Our provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice. We are driven by our values to Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, providing holistic and trauma informed care that improves health outcomes across the criminal justice system. We use innovative technologies and strategic partnerships to ensure equal, effective and efficient services for all patients, always putting health, safety and rights first.

Job responsibilities

As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional you will:

• Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody
• Manage a variety of health needs from drug and alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes
• Be trained to collect forensic samples that support police investigations

We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a positive work life balance while building a rewarding and impactful career in an organisation that values and supports its people.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
• Full time and part time positions available
• Accredited forensic training provided
• Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers

Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that promotes equality and diversity, working inclusively and valuing individual differences. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration
• Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points
• Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Experience

• Minimum three years post qualification experience
• Strong communication and decision making skills
• Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.