Registered Nurse/Paramedic - Barrow/Kendal Custody - BANK

Ready for a career that's truly different? Mountain Healthcare's one of the UK's leading providers of forensic healthcare, delivering specialist care within police custody and the wider criminal justice system. Guided by our values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing, we support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are seeking Registered Nurses and Paramedics to join us as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals. This is an opportunity to step beyond traditional healthcare settings into a rewarding role offering autonomy, variety & professional challenge. Working alongside police and criminal justice partners, you'll assess, treat & support detainees, using your clinical expertise to safeguard welfare and influence important decisions. No two shifts are the same. You could be managing acute healthcare needs one moment and supporting a vulnerable person in crisis the next. Your clinical judgement, compassion and professionalism will make a real difference every day. No forensic or custody experience is required. We provide accredited training, support & a structured development programme to help you succeed in this specialist field. Are you a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with at least 3 years' post-registration experience in an acute or urgent care setting and are looking for a role with purpose, independence and impact? We would love to hear from you. Join Mountain Healthcare and build a career where your skills and decisions truly matter.

Job Opportunity

As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will deliver high-quality healthcare to people detained in police custody, many of whom have complex physical health, mental health, substance misuse or safeguarding needs. Working autonomously in a fast-paced environment, you will assess, treat and support detainees while ensuring their safety and well-being. This unique role combines clinical practice, safeguarding and forensic healthcare. No two shifts are the same. You will assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, manage acute presentations, respond to emergencies and provide advice to custody teams and partner agencies. Your clinical judgement will support safe decision-making and positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals. You will also undertake specialist forensic duties, including injury assessment, evidential sample collection, and maintaining accurate clinical and legal records. Working with police, NHS and partner agencies, you will support detainee care in custody and on release.

Key responsibilities include: • Clinical and capacity assessments. • Managing acute healthcare needs and emergencies. • Supporting mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding needs. • Collecting and documenting forensic evidence. • Maintaining accurate clinical and evidential records. • Working collaboratively with police, NHS and partner agencies. • Attending hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act. • Providing professional statements and court attendance when required.

Company Benefits

Enhanced sickness pay schemeEnhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's serviceEnhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's serviceWell-being programmeAdvanced rota planning for better work-life balance6 weeks annual leavePension SchemeLife AssuranceApprenticeshipsEmployee Assistant ProgrammeLong Service/Team of the Month AwardsA range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclassesFunding for higher education courses after one years’ service£3000 estimated average overtime payContribution to relocation expenses should they wish to move T&C's apply£1500 pro rata sign-on bonus£500 referral bonus£120 NMC registration fees per year£98.12 HCPC registration Fees per year

Essential Skills

What we’re looking for: Qualifications Essential

Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration, or Paramedic with current HCPC registration.Full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.Ability to complete enhanced DBS clearance and police vetting.Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of three years’ UK residency prior to application.

Experience Essential

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.Strong assessment, communication and decision-making skills, with confidence working autonomously.

Desirable criteria

Willingness to complete externally accredited forensic training within the first year of employment.

Working pattern and location

A min of one shift per month. We operate a 24 x 7 shifts or 06:45-19:00 and 18:45 -07:00, all shifts include paid breaksThe main place of work will be Barrow/Kendal Custody Suite.

DEI Statement

Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the ...