Custody Nurse or Paramedic

Mitie; Bradford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full shift rota (4 on/4 off)

NMC/HCPC registration paid

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking qualified nurses or paramedics to provide healthcare within police custody suites across the region.

The role requires compassionate care under pressure, 2+ years post-qualification in patient-facing settings, and a valid UK driving license. You’ll work a fixed shift pattern (4 days on, 4 days off) with day and night rotations, in collaboration with the Police to ensure 24/7 detainee care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification patient-facing experience in a clinical setting.
• Driving licence is required.
• NMC/HCPC registration is paid by employer.
• UK RTW requirement with British Passport or ILR for 3+ years, with no gaps out of country.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Work full shifts in a 4 on/4 off rota, including days and nights.
• Travel across assigned region to support custody suites.
• Collaborate with police vetting and client scheduling.

Skills

Patient care experience

Work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Paramedic qualification

Job description

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.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant clinical setting. Suitable environments include Accident & Emergency (A&E), General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Prison Healthcare, or the Ambulance Service. This experience should demonstrate your ability to deliver high-quality care, work under pressure, and manage diverse clinical situations effectively.

You must have a Driving license

In collaboration with the Police, you'll 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.

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

• 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.
• 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

Requirements:

• RN, RGN or (RMN with dual registration):2 years post qualification - Band 5 minimum

• Paramedic 2 years post qualification.

• Must have RTW, 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