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JOB-20241107-af0545f3&nbsp;We are seeking a proactive Band 5 Custody Nurse/Paramedic to join our dynamic team in Blackburn. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful work within a forward-thinking company renowned for its commitment to high-quality care and career enhancement. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a full-time position that offers a starting salary of £37,000, increasing to £38,110 after a successful six-month probation period. This role allows you to work autonomously within custody contracts, treating patients and detainees with diverse healthcare needs. Perks and Benefits:- Enjoy a permanent job with stability and growth potential. - We reimburse one professional registration fee annually for NMC or HCPC. - Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 28 days after five years, plus bank holidays, giving you ample time to recharge. - We offer sick pay that improves with tenure—four weeks, escalating to six weeks after three years, upon satisfactory completion of probation. - Boost your income with attractive overtime rates from 1.25 to double time during Christmas, plus extra enhancements if eight overtime shifts are worked in a month. Our death in service benefit offers peace of mind for the future. - Stay secure with our pension contributions at the statutory level, and access our employment assistance programme whenever needed. - For those driving to cover shifts, mileage is paid at 45p a mile. Lastly, enjoy free uniforms and training and get support with revalidation to keep your skills sharp and qualifications up-to-date. What you will do:- Respond promptly to calls as directed by the call centre, providing high-standard clinical assessments and care to detainees. - Evaluate fitness for detention, interviews, release, or transfer while offering necessary healthcare interventions for minor illnesses or injuries. - Conduct forensic examinations, record or offer opinions on injuries, and collect DNA evidence when needed. - Examine police officers or staff injured on duty, recording injuries and managing care appropriately. - Collect specimens as per legislative requirements and work in compliance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. - Prepare written statements within 7-10 days of requests and provide oral testimony in court if necessary. - Keep accurate, contemporaneous clinical records available even if contracts end. - Conduct assessments for alcohol and drug intoxication, withdrawal, mental health, and learning disabilities. - Assist in developing medical services with the Clinical Lead and Head of Clinical Operations. - Fulfill duties as a Forensic Clinician, promoting equality, diversity, dignity, respect, information governance, and safeguarding policies. - Use our RADAR System efficiently. To thrive in this role, you will need to be a Registered Nurse - adult or Paramedic with a minimum of two years qualified experience (or three years depending on the contract) and hold NMC or HCPC registration. Experience in A&amp;E, ITU, EAU, SAU, or similar environments is beneficial, along with a valid UK driving license and access to a car. Blackburn is a vibrant place to live and work, offering a rich tapestry of culture, history, and amenities. Enjoy a supportive and lively community with excellent transport links and opportunities for both personal and professional growth. Join us in making a difference! Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Sanctuary Personnel

Band 5 Nurse - Custody /Paramedic Team

Role Summary We are seeking only the most capable, fully qualified Registered Nurses possessing postgraduate nursing qualifications and a minimum of two years’ substantive, post-registration clinical experience. This requirement is central to our innovative and high-standard approach to home-based care for frail elderly clients. Our mission is to disrupt and transform the home care model—raising standards, supporting earlier discharge from hospital, and proactively mitigating/reducing rates of unplanned hospital readmission through expert clinical care and advanced care planning. Core Responsibilities •	Deliver superior, evidence-based nursing care to frail elderly clients with multiple comorbidities, managing complex conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, COPD, dementia, and frailty syndromes. •	Undertake comprehensive assessments, develop, implement, and review individualised care plans incorporating best clinical practice and client/family input. •	Exercise advanced clinical judgement to manage polypharmacy safely, monitor drug interactions, and coordinate with GPs/pharmacists to optimise medication regimes. •	Perform high-level nursing interventions: wound management, catheter care, diabetes care, nutritional assessments, and advanced end-of-life care where appropriate. •	Facilitate early discharge from secondary/acute care and actively contribute to strategies that reduce readmission—delivering continuity and preventing crisis escalation. •	Champion EdenCare’s drive for sector disruption by delivering care that not only meets but exceeds CQC regulatory and quality requirements. •	Maintain rigorous, audit-ready clinical documentation and safeguard compliance at all times. •	Mentor, supervise, and train less-experienced colleagues, championing continuous service improvement. •	Respond decisively to acute changes in clinical status, ensuring seamless escalation and safeguarding. Skills &amp; Requirements •	Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult / Mental Health / Community). •	Mandatory postgraduate nursing qualification (PGDip, MSc, or equivalent advanced certificate). •	Minimum two years of substantive, post-qualification clinical experience in elderly care, community, or acute healthcare settings. •	Proven track record in managing frail, complex patients and expert, safe polypharmacy. •	Strong assessment, care planning, and clinical risk management skills. •	Evidence of commitment to innovation and quality improvement in care. •	Outstanding communication, demonstrable empathy, and a commitment to EdenCare’s transformational vision for home care. •	Enhanced DBS required prior to appointment. EdenCare’s Vision We are redefining community nursing standards—only highly qualified nurses are entrusted to drive our mission. The aim is to create genuine change in frail elderly care, enable timely and safe discharges, and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions through world-class nursing in the home. ________________________________________ Applications will only be considered from candidates evidencing postgraduate qualifications and two years’ post-registration clinical experience. We are committed to quality, innovation, and driving real progress in social care. ________________________________________

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Registered Nurse Band 5 - Community (Frail Elderly Home Care)

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