JOB-20240909-f9129149Band 5 Custody Nurse / Paramedic Location: Merseyside, UKSalary: £37,000 raisin... JOB-20240909-f9129149Band 5 Custody Nurse / Paramedic Location: Merseyside, UKSalary: £37,000 raising to £38,110 after completion of a successful 6-month probation periodContract Type: Full-Time | PermanentDepartment: Forensic / Custody Healthcare About the Role Step into a dynamic and rewarding position as a Band 5 Custody Nurse/Paramedic within Forensic and Custody Healthcare in Merseyside. This exciting opportunity allows you to work as a Healthcare Professional (HCP) — whether as a Registered Nurse or Paramedic — delivering vital healthcare and clinical assessments within police custody settings.You’ll join a forward-thinking, supportive organisation known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence in healthcare services. This is a role that perfectly blends clinical autonomy, multidisciplinary collaboration, and public service, making it ideal for professionals seeking purpose, challenge, and growth in their careers. Key Responsibilities Attend all calls as directed by the call centre, responding promptly and professionally. Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for detainees, determining fitness for detention, interview, and release. Provide immediate care for minor illnesses and injuries, referring complex cases as appropriate. Perform forensic medical examinations, including injury documentation and DNA evidence collection. Deliver care to police officers and staff injured on duty, ensuring accurate treatment records. Collect forensic specimens in line with legal protocols. Adhere strictly to PACE Code C and maintain the highest ethical and legal standards. Prepare written statements and provide oral testimony in court when required. Maintain accurate, detailed, and contemporaneous clinical records. Assess and manage cases involving alcohol or drug intoxication, withdrawal, mental health, and learning disabilities. Collaborate with clinical leaders to support continuous service development and maintain forensic competencies. Essential Qualifications and Experience Registered Nurse (Adult) or Paramedic with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience. NMC or HCPC registration in good standing. Proficient in venipuncture and clinical assessment. Residency in the UK for at least 3 years. Experience in A&E, ITU, EAU, SAU, or similar acute clinical settings. Valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work use. Desirable Attributes Completion of a leadership course or equivalent management qualification. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners. Experience contributing to innovative healthcare delivery or service improvement initiatives. Why Join Us Professional Support: Reimbursement of one professional registration fee annually (NMC or HCPC). Generous Annual Leave: 25 days per year, rising to 28 after 5 years, plus bank holidays. Sick Pay Scheme: 4 weeks full pay, increasing to 6 weeks after 3 years (post-probation). Enhanced Overtime Rates: 1.25x to 2x pay during festive periods, plus bonuses for completing 8 overtime shifts monthly. Death in Service Benefit for peace of mind. Pension Contributions: Statutory-level employer contributions. Employee Assistance Programme: Access to wellbeing and professional support services. Mileage Reimbursement: 45p per mile for cross-cover shifts. Training & Uniforms Provided: Free ongoing training and support for revalidation. About Merseyside With its unique blend of cultural heritage, coastal beauty, and vibrant city life, Merseyside is a fantastic place to both live and work. The area boasts an outstanding sense of community, excellent transport links, and an array of leisure and cultural attractions — from the stunning waterfront to its world-famous music scene.Whether you’re strolling along the coast or exploring Liverpool’s historic landmarks, Merseyside offers the perfect balance between professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing. About Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency, proudly rated Excellent on Trustpilot with over 1,000 reviews. Supplying over 180 local authorities, NHS Trusts, and public sector organisations across the UK, we specialise in connecting skilled healthcare professionals with meaningful, rewarding roles that make a real difference.
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Nurse Case Manager Office Location: Fazakerley (minimum 2 days per week)Area Covering: Merseyside a... Nurse Case Manager Office Location: Fazakerley (minimum 2 days per week)Area Covering: Merseyside and West LancashireSalary: Up to £40,000 depending on experienceContract: Full-Time, PermanentAre you a Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you have the passion and drive to make a real difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Case Manager to join Routes Healthcare, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and overseeing complex care packages — maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and facilitating truly person-centred care. A little about us At Routes, we're an incredible team of people from all walks of life, brought together by one thing: we all care about making a difference. Not just for our clients, but for our workers too.For the last 15 years, we've been delivering high standards of care that put people's wants and needs at the heart of everything we do — helping people live the way they choose, in the comfort of their own home.If that sounds like a team you'd like to be part of, we're already on to a winner. But let us sweeten the deal a little more.We want to help you flourish — Routes gives you the tools so you can focus on what truly matters: delivering excellent care to your community.What does that look like in practice? Centralised support teams keeping things running smoothly in the background — HR, Payroll, Quality and Marketing to name a fewSupport to enhance your learning, NMC revalidation and regular clinical supervision, backed by a network of experienced cliniciansOur in-house recruitment team ensuring you have the staff you need, with zero agency useRoutes Academy — keeping the team highly trained and giving both you and our healthcare workers real opportunities to progress and developDigital Care Plans for a more efficient, modern operationOur own friendly IT team on hand whenever you need them And of course, the perks: Wellbeing and financial support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)25 days holiday plus bank holidays — and an extra day off for your birthdayBuy and sell holiday schemePension schemeA competitive salary plus an attractive bonus package based on service performanceA fun, friendly and genuinely supportive place to work What your day-to-day will look like Managing complex care packages, both clinically and holisticallyDeveloping, reviewing and implementing care plans and risk assessmentsManaging the clinical training needs of the care team, maintaining an appropriate skill mix to ensure safe and effective practiceEngaging in networking, attending MDT meetings and working with clinical commissioning groupsConducting new and ongoing competency assessments with care staffCarrying out care package reviewsAuditing client notes and medication records What we're looking for RN qualification (Adults) with a valid NMC pinExperience in a high dependency or critical care setting (advantageous)Experience in tracheostomy and ventilation management in a community setting (desirable)Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel and OutlookA good understanding of CQC regulationsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalSomeone passionate about putting people firstFlexible, autonomous and well-organisedAccess to a car for work purposes This could be the start of something really special — for you and for the people in our community whose lives you'll help to change. We'd love to hear from you.