Registered Nurse/Paramedic - Salfords - BANK

Mountain Healthcare Ltd; Whitburn; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

6 weeks annual leave

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced maternity pay after one year

Overtime enhanced pay

Accredited forensic training and CPD

Descripción de la vacante

Mountain Healthcare is seeking forensic custody healthcare professionals to assess detainees for fitness for detention, interview and charge, and to treat injuries and acute illness within Salfords Custody Suite. You will collect forensic samples and contribute to evidential records.

Applicants must hold NMC or HCPC registration and have at least three years’ post-qualification experience in acute or urgent settings, with a full UK driving licence and enhanced DBS clearance.

Formación

• Current NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse, or current HCPC registration as a Paramedic.
• At least three years' post-qualification experience in an acute or relevant setting (front-line ambulance, A&E, prison, custody or urgent care).
• Checks: Enhanced DBS clearance, Police vetting, full right to work in the UK, and UK residency of at least three years.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct clinical assessments for fitness for detention, interview, charge and release.
• Manage medical emergencies and respond to acute medical episodes.
• Treat injuries and provide healthcare advice in a custody environment.
• Support detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse and complex vulnerabilities.
• Support safeguarding decisions and document evidential records.
• Collect, preserve and document forensic samples to evidential standards.
• Liaise with police custody teams and NHS services for safe onward care.
• Attend hospital procedures and provide impartial statements in court when required.

Conocimientos

Assessment skills

Decision-making

Autonomy

Educación

NMC/HCPC registration

Three years post-qualification experience

Descripción del empleo

This bank post with Mountain Healthcare places registered nurses and paramedics at Salfords Custody Suite as forensic custody healthcare professionals. The work centres on assessing detainees for fitness for detention, interview and charge, treating injuries and acute illness, and collecting forensic samples. Shifts run around the clock or as day and night blocks, and accredited forensic training is provided. Applicants need current NMC or HCPC registration and at least three years' post-registration experience in an acute or urgent setting.

What the job involves

• Conduct clinical assessments for fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, including capacity assessments
• Manage medical emergencies and respond to acute medical episodes
• Treat injuries and provide healthcare advice in a custody environment
• Support detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency and complex vulnerabilities
• Support safeguarding decisions
• Collect, preserve and document forensic samples to evidential and legal standards
• Document injuries and produce accurate clinical and evidential records
• 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

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse, or current HCPC registration as a Paramedic

Experience

• At least three years' post-qualification experience in an acute or relevant setting, such as front-line ambulance, A&E, prison, custody or urgent care

Skills & knowledge

• Strong assessment, communication and decision-making skills
• Confidence working autonomously

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Police vetting
• Full right to work in the UK
• Minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application

Nice to have

• Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment

What’s offered

• Pension scheme
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay after one year's service
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Accredited forensic training and CPD courses
• NMC or HCPC registration fees paid
• £1500 pro rata sign-on bonus