BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Carlisle - Custody

Mountain Healthcare Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forensic healthcare provider in Carlisle is seeking a BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic to provide high quality care to detainees in police custody. The role involves managing various health needs, collecting forensic samples, and maintaining professional records. Ideal candidates are Registered General Nurses or Paramedics with at least three years of experience. Full time and part time positions available with accredited forensic training and supportive team culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Accredited forensic training provided

Opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Minimum three years post qualification experience.
• Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision making skills

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with NMC or HCPC registration

Minimum three years post qualification experience

Enhanced DBS clearance

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Carlisle - Custody

Join to apply for the BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Carlisle - Custody role at Mountain Healthcare.

This is an exciting alternative career path for Registered General Nurses and Paramedics with three or more years post qualification experience who want something different from the usual clinical setting. Mountain Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading providers of forensic healthcare and sexual assault referral services. We work in partnership with the police, NHS and other agencies to deliver exceptional care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Our teams are known for their professionalism, compassion and commitment to our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing.

Key responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Why Join Us

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

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration
• Minimum three years post qualification experience
• 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
• Strong communication and decision making skills
• Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care