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BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Kendal Custody Suite

Mountain Healthcare
Full-time
On-site
Kendal, United Kingdom
Β£18.48 - Β£18.48 GBP hourly

Are you a Nurse looking for a change? Are you a Paramedic looking for the next step? Do you want to work in forensic healthcare that makes a remarkable, positive and life-long difference to people’s lives?


If the answer to the above is a yes, then this is the right role for you!


Here at Mountain Healthcare, we are looking for passionate, determined, and resilient individuals to join our amazing teams as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals based in Cumbria.



This is an exciting alternative career option open to RGN's and qualified Paramedics with 3+ years' post qualification experience.


Custody is both a dynamic and lively environment, with no two days the same. The police can detain individuals for up to 24 hours and within this time, we provide a high level of care to detainees and their needs, which can vary from drug/alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes.


Our dedicated healthcare professionals are also fully trained to collect forensic samples which can assist the police with their investigations.


Experience within forensics is NOT NECESSARY. As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will work closely with the police and receive training and support to become an accredited Forensic Practitioner.


Hours of Work


If you're struggling to maintain a good work-life balance and are looking for clearer boundaries, then this role could be for you.


The 4-on-4-off rota pattern will give you the ability to plan your personal life months in advance. The shift pattern comprises of two day shifts, two night shifts, then 4 days off.


This is a Bank Vacancy Only.


Duties Include


  • Forensic sampling (including road traffic offence bloods).
  • Signposting and conducting referrals; offering support for vulnerabilities and supporting patients to break patterns of re-offending.
  • Delivering substance misuse therapies.
  • Assessment & care of detainees and staff in custody suites.
  • Acute disease management.
  • Promoting good personal healthcare.
  • Working with Liaison and Diversion to identify any mental health needs.




  • Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic.
  • A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.
  • Acute medical healthcare experience.


Previous experience in any of the following would be ideal to assist you in the role: A&E, walk-in centre, substance misuse, community nursing, police custody, prison, as a Paramedic Practitioner, Registered Nurse or other relevant discipline.