Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic • Manchester Care & Custody - A Mitie Company
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in Manchester
with Care & Custody - A Mitie Company.
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1. Can you tell us about your background and what attracted you to this role in forensic custody? Can you tell us about your background and what attracted you to this role in forensic custody?
2. What do you understand about the responsibilities and challenges of working in a police custody suite? What do you understand about the responsibilities and challenges of working in a police custody suite?
3. Given that no previous forensic experience is required, how do you plan to acclimatise to the forensic environment? Given that no previous forensic experience is required, how do you plan to acclimatise to the forensic environment?
4. Describe a situation in which you delivered care to a vulnerable individual. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them? Describe a situation in which you delivered care to a vulnerable individual. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
5. How do you prioritise teamwork when working alongside police officers and other professionals in a custody suite? How do you prioritise teamwork when working alongside police officers and other professionals in a custody suite?
6. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team? What was the outcome? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team? What was the outcome?
7. This position requires flexibility in working across various custody suites. How do you manage differing working environments and ensure consistency in care? This position requires flexibility in working across various custody suites. How do you manage differing working environments and ensure consistency in care?
8. Are you comfortable working a fixed shift pattern, including nights and weekends? How do you plan to manage any potential work-life balance challenges? Are you comfortable working a fixed shift pattern, including nights and weekends? How do you plan to manage any potential work-life balance challenges?
9. The role involves ensuring the health and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals within the criminal justice system. How do you handle ethical dilemmas in your clinical practice? The role involves ensuring the health and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals within the criminal justice system. How do you handle ethical dilemmas in your clinical practice?
10. Can you discuss your views on the right to healthcare for all, especially in a custody setting? Can you discuss your views on the right to healthcare for all, especially in a custody setting?
11. What are your aspirations for professional development within forensic nursing or paramedic practice? What are your aspirations for professional development within forensic nursing or paramedic practice?
12. How do you plan to take advantage of the extensive training and opportunities for progression offered in this role? How do you plan to take advantage of the extensive training and opportunities for progression offered in this role?
13. Describe a time when you encountered a critical situation while providing care. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome? Describe a time when you encountered a critical situation while providing care. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
14. How do you assess and manage risk when delivering care to detainees in custody? How do you assess and manage risk when delivering care to detainees in custody?
15. What motivates you to work in the field of forensic care, particularly with detainees? What motivates you to work in the field of forensic care, particularly with detainees?
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Role:Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic inManchester
Interviewed on Saturday 29 March 2025
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nForensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic with Care & Custody - A Mitie Company in Manchester, Manchester\n\n If you are looking to redirect your career as a nurse or paramedic, we provide a dynamic and innovative pathway with opportunities for progression and extensive training. The role requires the flexibility to work not only in your base Custody suite but across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area. No previous forensic experience required as full training will be given. As a certified nurse or paramedic, you can pursue a career within the criminal justice system, aiding some of society's most vulnerable individuals. We believe in the right to healthcare for all, placing their health and wellbeing at the heart of our approach to care. We seek individuals eager to provide exemplary care, take pride in being part of a team that shares this vision, and have a genuine enthusiasm for developing clinical, forensic, and broader skills. In collaboration with the Police, you will serve in custody suites, delivering healthcare to detainees. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety of detainees with round-the-clock coverage in the custody suites, in line with a schedule agreed upon with our client. About us £1000 bonus when completed 12 months service (£500 for PT). Full time - this entails fixed shift working in a team rota pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for 2-day shifts followed by 2-night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00. Part time - this entails fixed shift working: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, working in a team rota pattern of 2 day shifts on, 8 days, 2 nights, 4 days off. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance. Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum NMC/HCPC Registration paid Please read full job description attached. "}