Registered Nurse/Paramedic – Forensic Custody (Bank)

About the role

Mountain Healthcare is seeking Registered Nurses and Paramedics to join as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals. You will work autonomously within police custody suites, assessing and caring for detainees with a wide range of health and vulnerability needs. No forensic or custody experience is required – accredited training will be provided.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, including capacity assessments.
• 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 in line with evidential and legal standards.
• Produce accurate clinical and evidential records, including injury documentation.
• Liaise with police, custody teams, NHS services and other agencies to support safe onward care.
• Attend hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act.
• Prepare professional statements and attend court as an impartial healthcare witness when required.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Paramedic (HCPC) qualification.
• Minimum three years post‑registration experience in an acute or urgent‑care setting.
• Ability to work autonomously in a police custody environment.
• Willingness to undertake accredited forensic training.

Required skills

• Clinical assessment
• Capacity assessment
• Forensic sample collection
• Injury documentation

What we offer

• Enhanced sickness pay scheme and enhanced maternity/parental pay after one year.
• Well‑being programme and advanced rota planning for better work‑life balance.
• Six weeks annual leave, pension scheme and life assurance.
• Accredited CPD training courses and funding for higher‑education courses after one year.
• £1,500 pro‑rata sign‑on bonus, £500 referral bonus and estimated £3,000 average overtime pay.