BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic – Workington – Custody

Job Summary

Mountain Healthcare Ltd is looking for Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals (RGNs and Paramedics) to provide specialist healthcare within police custody in Workington. The role offers autonomy, variety, and professional challenge beyond traditional clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive 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 environment.
• Support detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse and complex vulnerabilities.
• Collect 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 and other healthcare services to ensure appropriate onward care.
• Attend hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act.
• Prepare professional statements and attend court as an impartial healthcare witness.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Minimum of three years post‑qualification experience in an acute setting (e.g., frontline paramedic, A&E, prison, custody, urgent care).
• Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.
• Successful enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting.
• Full right to work in the UK with at least three years residence.
• Strong assessment, communication and decision‑making skills with confidence working autonomously.
• Calm, professional and compassionate approach when working with vulnerable individuals.
• Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year of employment.

Benefits

• Recommend a friend £500 promotion.
• Registration fees for NMC/HCPC paid.
• Access to company pension scheme.
• Overtime at enhanced rates.
• Supportive values‑driven culture recognising professionalism and compassion.
• A unique clinical environment with varied shifts.
• Exposure to specialist forensic skills, evidential documentation and forensic sampling.
• Opportunities to progress within a respected forensic healthcare provider.
• Accredited forensic training and structured development.

Job Details

Location: Workington, CA14 4AP, United Kingdom

Pay: £19.60 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

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