Job summary
Are you a Nurse or Paramedic ready for something new? Want to use your clinical skills in a fast paced, rewarding environment supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities?
Join Mountain Healthcare as a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional in Cumbria and be part of a specialist team delivering exceptional care in police custody settings.
Whether you're after a change of pace, better work life balance, or a new challenge, this could be the move you've been looking for. Its a chance to grow, learn new skills, and be part of a service where your decisions and actions genuinely matter.
Make a difference in a role like no other
At Mountain Healthcare, we dont just deliver care. We support people at critical moments, providing compassionate and professional healthcare in unique, high pressure settings. Every day brings a new challenge, and every interaction has the potential to change someones life for the better.
We are proud to build careers, not just offer jobs. Youll be supported, trained, and encouraged to develop in a role that blends clinical expertise with forensic awareness.
Main duties of the job
Duties include:
- Conducting clinical assessments for detainees and staff
- Taking forensic samples including bloods for legal cases
- Delivering substance misuse support and managing withdrawals
- Responding to physical and mental health emergencies
- Promoting wellbeing and referring to appropriate services
- Accurate record keeping for evidential and clinical purposes
- Working closely with police officers and external partners
- Supporting safeguarding and risk management decisions
About us
At Mountain Healthcare, we don't just deliver care. We support people at critical moments, providing compassionate and professional healthcare in unique, high pressure settings. Every day brings a new challenge, and every interaction has the potential to change someone's life for the better.
We are proud to build careers, not just offer jobs. You'll be supported, trained, and encouraged to develop in a role that blends clinical expertise with forensic awareness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is ideal for Registered Nurses (RGN) and Paramedics with a minimum of three years post registration experience who want to apply their clinical skills in a dynamic and purpose driven environment.
Working in police custody suites, you'll provide medical assessments and emergency care, support people through withdrawal, assess mental health needs, and carry out forensic procedures. You'll also collect evidential samples and contribute to safeguarding decisions.
No previous forensic experience? That's absolutely fine. We provide full accredited training to help you become a qualified Forensic Practitioner.
This is a bank position offering flexibility and shift patterns that fit around your life. You'll be working a predictable 4 on 4 off pattern, with two day shifts followed by two night shifts.
What makes this role stand out
- High impact, highly varied work
- Structured rota for work life balance
- Full clinical and forensic training provided
- Team environment with 24/7 support
- Opportunities for progression and development
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 DE&I 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 workplace.
We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is ideal for Registered Nurses (RGN) and Paramedics with a minimum of three years post registration experience who want to apply their clinical skills in a dynamic and purpose driven environment.
Working in police custody suites, you'll provide medical assessments and emergency care, support people through withdrawal, assess mental health needs, and carry out forensic procedures. You'll also collect evidential samples and contribute to safeguarding decisions.
No previous forensic experience? That's absolutely fine. We provide full accredited training to help you become a qualified Forensic Practitioner.
This is a bank position offering flexibility and shift patterns that fit around your life. You'll be working a predictable 4 on 4 off pattern, with two day shifts followed by two night shifts.
What makes this role stand out
- High impact, highly varied work
- Structured rota for work life balance
- Full clinical and forensic training provided
- Team environment with 24/7 support
- Opportunities for progression and development
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 DE&I 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 workplace.
We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Nurse (RGN) or HCPC registered Paramedic
Experience
Essential
- * Minimum of 3 years post registration experience
- * Solid experience in acute medical care
- * Confident working independently and in high pressure settings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * Registered Nurse (RGN) or HCPC registered Paramedic
Experience
Essential
- * Minimum of 3 years post registration experience
- * Solid experience in acute medical care
- * Confident working independently and in high pressure settings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
