Custody Nurse or Paramedic

Mitie Group plc.; Halifax; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. seeks a certified nurse or paramedic to deliver healthcare within custody suites, collaborating with the Police to safeguard detainee wellbeing. You will provide high-quality clinical support across shifts and regions, upholding safety, confidentiality and care standards.

The role supports round-the-clock custody coverage with a fixed 4-on/4-off pattern (days and nights), requiring flexibility and reliability. Driving licence and professional registration are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Nurse or paramedic with post-qualification patient-facing experience.
• Experience in clinical settings such as A&E, GP, or custody healthcare.
• Ability to deliver high-quality care under pressure and across diverse cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare in custody suites in collaboration with the Police.
• Deliver round-the-clock care to detainees with professional standards.
• Work within a fixed rota: 4 days on, 4 days off, including nights.
• Ensure safety, compliance and effective clinical decision-making.

Skills

Driving license

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

RN/RGN/RMN registration

Paramedic registration

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