Registered Nurse/Paramedic - Carlisle - BANK

NHS Jobs; Kentucky; On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (access)

Overtime rates

Forensic training and development

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Carlisle is seeking a Registered Nurse/Paramedic for BANK shifts at our Carlisle Custody Suite. You will work a minimum of one shift per month across 24/7 patterns, including 06:45-19:00 and 18:45-07:00, with paid breaks on all shifts.

You will conduct clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, including capacity assessments. You will manage medical emergencies, treat injuries and provide healthcare advice in a fast-paced custody

Qualifications

• Provide clinical assessments in custody environments.
• Manage medical emergencies in fast-paced settings.
• Perform and document forensic samples and injury records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge and release.
• Manage medical emergencies and provide healthcare in custody.
• Collect, preserve and document forensic samples; liaise with police, custody teams and NHS services.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Emergency management

Forensic documentation

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Registered Nurse/Paramedic - Carlisle - BANK

Working pattern and location A min of one shift per month. We operate a 24 x 7 shifts or 06:45-19:00 and 18:45-07:00, all shifts include paid breaks. The main place of work will be ourCarlisle Custody Suite. 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. What we offer: Recommend a friend £500 NMC HCPC registration paid Access to company pension scheme Overtime at enhanced rates A supportive, values driven culture where professionalism and compassion are genuinely recognised A unique clinical environment where no two shifts are the same Exposure to specialist forensic skills including evidential documentation and forensic sampling Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers Accredited forensic training and structured development.