Custody Nurse Or Paramedic

Mitie Care And Custody Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Pension

Virtual GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via Mitie Choices

Job summary

Care and Custody - A Mitie Company in Birmingham seeks qualified nurses or paramedics to provide healthcare within police custody settings. Training will be provided and progression opportunities exist across the designated region.

Role involves support across custody suites with 24/7 service coverage and a strong, supportive team. The post emphasizes high-quality care for detainees, with full UK professional registration required and a competitive benefits package including pension and

Qualifications

• Two years post-qualification experience in patient-facing roles.
• UK professional registration (NMC/HCPC as applicable).
• Full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare to detainees within custody suites.
• Operate within a fixed shift pattern with 4 on/4 off and night rotations.
• Assist with 24/7 service coverage and uphold clinical standards.
• NMC/HCPC registration paid by employer.

Skills

Driving licence

Patient care experience

Police Vetting

Education

RN/RGN or RMN with dual registration

Paramedic 2 years post qualification

Job description

Job summary

If youre looking to take your nursing or paramedic career in a new direction, we offer a dynamic and innovative pathway with excellent opportunities for progression and comprehensive training. The role involves working not only in your base Custody Suite but also across your designated region within Police Custody Suites and the wider Force area. No previous forensic experience is required, as full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

As a qualified nurse or paramedic, you can take your career in an exciting new direction by supporting some of societys most vulnerable individuals within the criminal justice system. We believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, and were looking for passionate clinicians who share this commitment and want to grow their clinical and forensic skills.

Working closely with the Police in custody suites, youll play a crucial role in delivering expert care to detainees. With 24/7 service coverage and a strong, supportive team, youll make a real difference every day.

About us

Alongside a Scottish Widows pension, youll enjoy access to a Blue Light Card and Mitie MiDeals, offering thousands of shopping, leisure and lifestyle discounts. Your health and wellbeing are supported through a Virtual GP service and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Mitie Choices also allows you to tailor your benefits, including extra holiday, dental and health plans, critical illness cover and discounted gym membership. You can take part in share schemes such as Save as You Earn and the Share Incentive Plan, and outstanding performance is recognised through the Mitie Stars awards, with vouchers worth hundreds or even thousands of pounds. You can also earn £500 each time you refer a successful new colleague.

Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £41,500 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: E0059-106410
Closing date: 02 December 2026

Job responsibilities

• Salary £41,500 per year
• £1000 bonus when completed 12 months service.
• 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, Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
• 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 off, 2 nights, 4 days off. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
• These patterns are contractually agreed with the customer: whereas there may be opportunities for a part-time or mutually agreed Bank contract, we require all employees to work full shifts, and part-time employees still need to carry out some Night shifts.
• Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum
• NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• RN, RGN or (RMN with dual registration): 2 years post qualification - Band 5 minimum
• Paramedic 2 years post qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant field: General Practice, A and E, Emergency Medicine, acute medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare or Ambulance Service
• Driving Licence (required)
• Must have RTW in UK, Lived in UK British Passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please apply through our website.

Employer details

Employer name: Care and Custody - A Mitie Company
Address: Perry Barr, Holford Drive, Birmingham, B42 2TU, United Kingdom
Employer website: https://www.mitie.com
Contact: Sara Sanders, [e-mail]

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