Registered Nurse/Paramedic – Bank Position in Carlisle

About the role

Mountain Healthcare is recruiting Registered Nurses and Paramedics for a bank position in Carlisle, delivering forensic custody healthcare within police custody suites. You will work autonomously, assessing detainees’ health, mental wellbeing and fitness for detention, and providing urgent medical care and advice. No prior forensic or custody experience is required as full accredited training is provided.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, including capacity and risk evaluations.
• Manage medical emergencies, treat injuries and provide healthcare advice in a fast‑paced custody environment.
• Support detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency and complex vulnerabilities.
• Collect, preserve and document forensic samples and injuries in line with legal standards.
• Produce accurate clinical and evidential records and liaise with police, NHS and partner agencies.
• Attend hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act and, when required, give impartial statements in court.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic qualification.
• Minimum three years’ experience in an acute clinical setting.
• Ability to work independently, make rapid clinical decisions and handle a variety of health presentations.

What we offer

• Enhanced sickness, maternity, neonatal and adoption pay after one year’s service.
• Well‑being programme, advanced rota planning and six weeks annual leave.
• Pension scheme, life assurance and long‑service awards.
• Accredited CPD training, masterclasses and funding for higher‑education courses after one year.
• Estimated £3,000 average overtime pay and a £1,500 pro‑rata sign‑on bonus.
• Relocation assistance, referral bonus and employee assistance programme.