This bank post with Mountain Healthcare places registered nurses and paramedics at Salfords Custody Suite as forensic custody healthcare professionals. The work centres on assessing detainees for fitness for detention, interview and charge, treating injuries and acute illness, and collecting forensic samples. Shifts run around the clock or as day and night blocks, and accredited forensic training is provided. Applicants need current NMC or HCPC registration and at least three years' post-registration experience in an acute or urgent setting.
What the job involves
- Conduct clinical assessments for fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, including capacity assessments
- Manage medical emergencies and respond to acute medical episodes
- Treat injuries and provide healthcare advice in a 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
- Document injuries and produce accurate clinical and evidential records
- 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
- Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Police vetting
- Full right to work in the UK
- Minimum of three years' UK residency prior to application
Nice to have
- Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment
What’s offered
- Pension scheme
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Enhanced sickness pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity pay after one year's service
- Overtime paid at enhanced rates
- Accredited forensic training and CPD courses
- NMC or HCPC registration fees paid
- £1500 pro rata sign-on bonus
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
