Registered Nurse/Paramedic - Salfords - BANK

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Mountain Healthcare Ltd Registered Nurse/Paramedic - Salfords - BANK The closing date is 16 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Ready for a career that's truly different? Mountain Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of forensic healthcare, delivering specialist care within police custody and the wider criminal justice system. Guided by our values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing, we support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Main duties of the job As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will work autonomously within police custody suites, assessing and caring for detainees with a wide range of physical health, mental health, substance misuse and vulnerability-related needs. This is a specialist clinical role where no two shifts are the same. You will assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release; respond to acute medical episodes; provide healthcare advice; support safeguarding decisions; and work closely with custody teams, police officers and partner agencies. You will also be trained to carry out forensic and evidential duties, including collecting and preserving forensic samples, documenting injuries and maintaining accurate clinical and evidential records that meet legal and professional standards. 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 About us Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £19 to £21 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number oc-1792147997-ZNZTP Job locations Redhill RH1 5DY United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities About the Role Ready for a career that's truly different? Mountain Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of forensic healthcare, delivering specialist care within police custody and the wider criminal justice system. Guided by our values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing, we support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are seeking Registered Nurses and Paramedics to join us as Forensic Custody Healthcare Professionals. This is an opportunity to step beyond traditional healthcare settings into a rewarding role offering autonomy, variety and professional challenge. Working alongside police and criminal justice partners, you'll assess, treat and support detainees, using your clinical expertise