Custody Nurse or Paramedic

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

Job summary

Mitie Group in Manchester seeks certified nurses or paramedics to deliver healthcare within the police custody system, ensuring detainee wellbeing and safety. You will be part of a dedicated team that values clinical, forensic and broader care skills.

Applicants must have two years post-qualification clinical experience in a patient-facing setting and hold a valid UK license. The role requires a rolling shift pattern with 4-on/4-off arrangements, including early and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years post-qualification experience in a patient-facing clinical setting.
• Ability to deliver high-quality care under pressure in custody environments.
• UK driving license and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites in collaboration with the Police.
• Provide round-the-clock healthcare coverage as required by the client schedule.
• Work across base custody suite and assigned regional custody locations.

Skills

Patient care

Ability to work under pressure

Driving license

Education

RN/RGN or RMN with dual 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