Custody Nurse or Paramedic

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

Benefits offered by this job

NMC/HCPC registration paid

Signing bonus after 12 months

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. invites applications for a Custody Nurse or Paramedic to deliver essential healthcare within custody suites under a police-inspired schedule.

You will join a team providing 24/7 coverage, taking clinical decisions, triage and treatment for detainees, with a focus on safety and quality care. A minimum of two years post-qualification experience is required, plus a valid UK driving licence and professional registration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a patient-facing clinical setting.
• Registration with NMC/HCPC is required.
• UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare in custody suites as part of round-the-clock coverage.
• Be flexible to work across a defined region as scheduled with the Police.

Skills

Nurse/Paramedic

Driving license

HCPC/NMC registration

Job description

Custody Nurse or Paramedic

Company: Mitie

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: CF82 7EP

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 17 Sept 2026

Closing date: 17 Oct 2026

Summary

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.

Employment Details

• 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
• You must have a Driving license, 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.