Custody Nurse or Paramedic - PART TIME

Mitie Group plc.; Harlow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. in the United Kingdom seeks certified nurses or paramedics to provide healthcare in police custody suites and contribute to detainee wellbeing.

You will work across regions with round-the-clock coverage, delivering high-quality care and following strict safeguarding and vetting procedures. The role requires at least two years post-qualification experience in patient-facing settings, a driving licence, and flexibility to work on a rotating schedule that includes day and night

Qualifications

• Two years post-qualification experience in a patient-facing role.
• Driving licence is required.
• Ability to deliver high-quality care under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare to detainees in custody suites in collaboration with police.
• Deliver 24/7 healthcare coverage across assigned regions.
• Adhere to vetting requirements and safeguarding protocols.

Skills

Driving license

Patient care

Pressure management

Education

RN/RGN/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 £20,750.00 per year
• £500 bonus when completed 12 months service.
• 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

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