Job Title and Employer
BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Carlisle - Custody
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Job Summary
This is an exciting alternative career path for Registered General Nurses and Paramedics with three or more years post qualification experience who want something different from the usual clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention or interview
* Manage medical emergencies, treat injuries and provide health advice
* Collect and preserve forensic samples in line with legal and professional standards
* Liaise with police officers, NHS services, mental health teams and other agencies
* Maintain accurate clinical and evidential records
* Attend court when required to give impartial professional evidence
* Undertake accredited forensic training and continuous professional development
About Us
Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice. Our values are Be Kind and Do the Right Thing. We provide trauma-informed care that improves health outcomes across the criminal justice system. We offer staff training and development opportunities, including the Forensic Practitioner Gateway and CPD courses.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
* Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
* Full-time and part-time positions available
* Accredited forensic training provided
* Supportive, values-driven team culture
* Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's leading forensic healthcare providers
Requirements
Essential qualifications and experience:
* Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration
* Full UK driving licence with less than 6 points
* Right to work in the UK and have resided in the UK for at least three years prior to application
* Enhanced DBS clearance
* Minimum three years post-qualification experience
* Strong communication and decision-making skills
* Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year
Other Details
Salary: £19 per hour (hourly, banding may apply). Contract: Bank. Working pattern: Part-time. Location: Carlisle, CA1 3NQ.
Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS submission will be required.
Employer
Mountain Healthcare Ltd, Carlisle, CA1 3NQ. Website: https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/
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