BANK Forensic Nurse or Paramedic - Salfords - Custody

Bank Forensic Nurse or Paramedic – Salfords – Custody

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Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient‑centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads clinical forensic healthcare provision in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, we deliver Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare, and clinical telephone advice.

Driven by our values 'Be Kind' and 'Do the Right Thing', we provide holistic and trauma‑informed care improving health outcomes across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all patients, always putting their health, safety and rights first.

Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path. We offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as the Forensic Practitioner Gateway, accredited CPD courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.

This is an exciting alternative career path for Registered General Nurses and Paramedics with three or more years post‑qualification experience who want a different setting. As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional you will:

• Provide high quality care to detainees in police custody.
• Manage a variety of health needs from drug and alcohol dependency to acute medical episodes.
• Be trained to collect forensic samples that support police investigations.

Full accredited training is provided. Experience in forensics is not required.

• 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.

• 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 most respected forensic healthcare providers.

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Minimum three years post‑qualification experience.
• Full UK driving licence with less than six points.
• Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Strong communication and decision‑making skills.
• Willingness to complete accredited forensic training within the first year.

Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals bring to the workplace. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.