Mountain Healthcare seeks Registered Nurses and Paramedics for police custody suites as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals. The work centres on assessing and treating detainees with physical, mental health and substance misuse needs, including fitness decisions and forensic sampling. The post is autonomous, with no two shifts alike, offered full-time or part-time. Applicants need NMC or HCPC registration and three years' acute experience; forensic training is provided.
What the job involves
- Conduct 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 custody environment
- Support detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency and complex vulnerabilities
- Support safeguarding decisions
- 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, NHS services and other agencies 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
What’s 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
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting
- Full right to work in the UK and at least three years' UK residency before applying
- Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points
Nice to have
- Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment
What’s offered
- Joining bonus of up to £1,500 FTE pro rata, part-paid after probation and after a year in the role
- Six weeks annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Overtime at enhanced rates
- Enhanced sickness pay scheme
- NMC or HCPC registration fees paid
- Accredited forensic training and CPD courses
- Employee assistance programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
