Mountain Healthcare is recruiting bank Registered Nurses and Paramedics to work as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals in police custody suites. The role centres on assessing and treating detainees, from physical and mental health needs to substance misuse, and includes forensic sampling and evidential records. Day and night shifts run with a minimum of one a month, and clinical decisions are made largely autonomously. Current NMC or HCPC registration and three years' post-registration experience in an acute or urgent setting are needed.
What the job involves
- Conduct clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, including capacity assessments
- Manage medical emergencies, respond to acute medical episodes, treat injuries and give healthcare advice in custody
- Support detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency and complex vulnerabilities
- Support safeguarding decisions and influence custody decisions on detainee welfare
- Collect, preserve 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 services and other agencies to support safe onward care
- Work autonomously within police custody suites alongside custody teams and partner agencies
- 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 frontline 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 unwell with mental health symptoms
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points
- Enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting
- Full right to work in the UK and at least three years' UK residency before application
Other
- Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment
What’s offered
- Joining bonus of up to £1,500 pro rata, paid in two instalments
- Referral bonus of £500 for recommending a friend
- NMC or HCPC registration fees paid
- Access to company pension scheme
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Overtime at enhanced rates
- Enhanced sickness pay scheme
- Accredited forensic training and CPD courses
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
