Forensic jobs in United Kingdom

Salary £37,000, increasing to £38,110 after a successful six-month probation

We are seeking a proactive Band 5 Custody Nurse/Paramedic to join our dynamic team in Blackburn. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful work within a forward-thinking company renowned for its commitment to high-quality care and career enhancement. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a full-time position that offers a starting salary of £37,000, increasing to £38,110 after a successful six-month probation period. This role allows you to work autonomously within custody contracts, treating patients and detainees with diverse healthcare needs.

• Enjoy a permanent job with stability and growth potential.
• We reimburse one professional registration fee annually for NMC or HCPC.
• Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 28 days after five years, plus bank holidays, giving you ample time to recharge.
• We offer sick pay that improves with tenure—four weeks, escalating to six weeks after three years, upon satisfactory completion of probation.
• Boost your income with attractive overtime rates from 1.25 to double time during Christmas, plus extra enhancements if eight overtime shifts are worked in a month. Our death in service benefit offers peace of mind for the future.
• Stay secure with our pension contributions at the statutory level, and access our employment assistance programme whenever needed.
• For those driving to cover shifts, mileage is paid at 45p a mile.
• Lastly, enjoy free uniforms and training and get support with revalidation to keep your skills sharp and qualifications up-to-date.

• Respond promptly to calls as directed by the call centre, providing high‑standard clinical assessments and care to detainees.
• Evaluate fitness for detention, interviews, release, or transfer while offering necessary healthcare interventions for minor illnesses or injuries.
• Conduct forensic examinations, record or offer opinions on injuries, and collect DNA evidence when needed.
• Examine police officers or staff injured on duty, recording injuries and managing care appropriately.
• Collect specimens as per legislative requirements and work in compliance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
• Prepare written statements within 7-10 days of requests and provide oral testimony in court if necessary.
• Keep accurate, contemporaneous clinical records available even if contracts end.
• Conduct assessments for alcohol and drug intoxication, withdrawal, mental health, and learning disabilities.
• Assist in developing medical services with the Clinical Lead and Head of Clinical Operations.
• Fulfill duties as a Forensic Clinician, promoting equality, diversity, dignity, respect, information governance, and safeguarding policies.
• Use our RADAR System efficiently.

To thrive in this role, you will need to be a Registered Nurse – adult or Paramedic with a minimum of two years qualified experience (or three years depending on the contract) and hold NMC or HCPC registration. Experience in A&E, ITU, EAU, SAU, or similar environments is beneficial, along with a valid UK driving licence and access to a car.

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