BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Workington - Custody

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic for their Workington location. This role involves providing high-quality care to detainees and managing various health needs. The ideal candidate must be a Registered General Nurse or Paramedic with at least three years of experience. Flexible working arrangements and training opportunities are provided, making it a unique career choice in forensic healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Accredited forensic training

Qualifications

• Minimum three years post qualification experience.
• Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody.
• Manage a variety of health needs from drug and alcohol dependency.
• Collect forensic samples to support police investigations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic

Job description

BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Workington - Custody

Join to apply for the BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Workington - 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. Join Mountain Healthcare, 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. As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional you will.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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.

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.

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.

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