Registered Nurse/Paramedic - Barrow/Kendal FT/PT

As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will deliver high-quality healthcare to people detained in police custody, many of whom have complex physical health, mental health, substance misuse or safeguarding needs. Working autonomously in a fast-paced environment, you will assess, treat and support detainees while ensuring their safety and well-being. This unique role combines clinical practice, safeguarding and forensic healthcare. No two shifts are the same. You will assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, manage acute presentations, respond to emergencies and provide advice to custody teams and partner agencies. Your clinical judgement will support safe decision-making and positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals. You will also undertake specialist forensic duties, including injury assessment, evidential sample collection, and maintaining accurate clinical and legal records. Working with police, NHS and partner agencies, you will support detainee care in custody and on release. Key responsibilities include: • Clinical and capacity assessments. • Managing acute healthcare needs and emergencies. • Supporting mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding needs. • Collecting and documenting forensic evidence. • Maintaining accurate clinical and evidential records. • Working collaboratively with police, NHS and partner agencies. • Attending hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act. • Providing professional statements and court attendance when required. Job description Job responsibilities As a Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional, you will deliver high-quality healthcare to people detained in police custody, many of whom have complex physical health, mental health, substance misuse or safeguarding needs. Working autonomously in a fast-paced environment, you will assess, treat and support detainees while ensuring their safety and well-being. This unique role combines clinical practice, safeguarding and forensic healthcare. No two shifts are the same. You will assess fitness for detention, interview, charge and release, manage acute presentations, respond to emergencies and provide advice to custody teams and partner agencies. Your clinical judgement will support safe decision-making and positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals. You will also undertake specialist forensic duties, including injury assessment, evidential sample collection, and maintaining accurate clinical and legal records. Working with police, NHS and partner agencies, you will support detainee care in custody and on release. Key responsibilities include: • Clinical and capacity assessments. • Managing acute healthcare needs and emergencies. • Supporting mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding needs. • Collecting and documenting forensic evidence. • Maintaining accurate clinical and evidential records. • Working collaboratively with police, NHS and partner agencies. • Attending hospital blood procedures under the Road Traffic Act. • Providing professional statements and court attendance when required.