A bank post with Mountain Healthcare for its healthcare service in police custody suites. The work centres on assessing and caring for detainees with physical, mental health, substance misuse and vulnerability needs, including fitness for detention and charge. Shifts run 24/7 on two daily patterns, with a minimum of one shift a month, and the role includes forensic sampling, injury documentation and acting as an impartial witness in court. Applicants need NMC or HCPC registration, at least three years' post-qualification experience and three years' UK residency before applying.
What the job involves
- Work autonomously in police custody suites, assessing and caring for detainees with physical, mental health, substance misuse and vulnerability needs
- Assess 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 safeguarding decisions and work with custody teams, police officers and partner agencies
- Collect, preserve and document forensic samples to evidential and legal standards
- Produce accurate clinical and evidential records, including injury documentation
- Liaise with police, custody teams and NHS services 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
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse, or current HCPC registration as a Paramedic
Experience
- At least three years' post-qualification experience in an acute or relevant setting such as front-line ambulance, A&E, prison, custody or urgent care
Skills & knowledge
- Strong assessment, communication and decision-making skills
- Confidence working autonomously
- Calm, professional and compassionate approach with vulnerable people, including those who are distressed, intoxicated or acutely mentally unwell
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points
- Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting
- Full right to work in the UK
- Minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application
Other
- Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment
What’s offered
- Recommend a friend bonus of £500
- NMC or HCPC registration fees paid
- Access to company pension scheme
- Overtime at enhanced rates
- Paid breaks on all shifts
- Accredited forensic training and structured development
- Access to the Forensic Practitioner Gateway, CPD courses and sector events
- Opportunities to progress within a forensic healthcare provider
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
