Bank Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Workington Custody Suite
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Job summary
Are you a Nurse looking for a change? Are you a Paramedic seeking the next step? Do you want to work in forensic healthcare that makes a positive, life-long difference?
If yes, then this role is for you.
Mountain Healthcare is looking for passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals in Cumbria.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform forensic sampling, including road traffic offence bloods.
- Signpost and refer, offering support for vulnerabilities and helping patients break re-offending patterns.
- Deliver substance misuse therapies.
- Assess and care for detainees and staff in custody suites.
- Promote good personal healthcare.
- Work with Liaison and Diversion teams to identify mental health needs.
About us
Founded by passionate clinicians, Mountain Healthcare leads in clinical forensic healthcare in the UK. As a partner of NHS England and the police, we provide services including Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, and more. Guided by our values of Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, we offer holistic, trauma-informed care to improve health outcomes in the criminal justice system. We invest in staff training and development, including our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway and CPD courses.
Job responsibilities
This role is suitable for RGN and qualified Paramedics with 3+ years' post-qualification experience.
Custody environments are dynamic, with no two days alike. Detentions can last up to 24 hours, during which we provide high-level care for varying needs, from substance dependency to medical emergencies. Our professionals are trained to collect forensic samples to assist police investigations, with training provided to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.
If you seek a better work-life balance, this role offers a 4-on-4-off rota, allowing you to plan personal time well in advance. The shifts include two day shifts, two night shifts, then four days off.
This is a Bank Vacancy Only.
- Enhanced sickness pay scheme
- Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
- Advanced rota planning for work-life balance
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Pension Scheme
- Bonus Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
- Accredited CPD training and masterclasses
- Funding for higher education after one year
- Estimated £3000 overtime pay
- Relocation allowance of £3000 (T&Cs apply)
- £120 NMC registration fees annually
- £98.12 HCPC registration fees annually
Job description Person Specification Qualifications
- Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
- Experience in A&E, walk-in centres, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, or as a Paramedic Practitioner is advantageous but not essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order).