Registered Nurse/Paramedic - Barrow/Kendal Custody - BANK


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£20 to £20 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Carlisle, CA1 3NQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments to determine fitness for detention, interview, charge, and release, including capacity assessments. Managing medical emergencies, treating injuries, and providing healthcare advice in a fast-paced environment. Supporting detainees with mental health needs, substance misuse, alcohol dependency, and complex vulnerabilities. Collecting and documenting forensic samples in line with evidential and legal standards. Producing accurate clinical and evidential records, including injury documentation. Liaising with police, custody teams, NHS and other healthcare services to ensure appropriate onward care. Attending hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act. Preparing professional statements and attending court as an impartial healthcare witness. Working pattern and location: Hourly rate: £19.60 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 breaks The main place of work will be Barrow Kendal Custody Suite. What we offer: Recommend a friend £500 NMC HCPC registration paid Access to company pension scheme Overtime at enhanced rates A supportive, values driven culture where professionalism and compassion are genuinely recognised A unique clinical environment where no two shifts are the same Exposure to specialist forensic skills including evidential documentation and forensic sampling Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's most respected forensic healthcare providers Accredited forensic training and structured development.

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