Custody Paramedic

Athona Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified paramedic to join a specialist healthcare service in a custody setting. This permanent role features a clear 4-on, 4-off rota, ensuring a great work-life balance. You will provide essential care for detainees, conduct forensic sampling, and deliver substance misuse therapies. With full training provided and no prior forensic experience required, this position is perfect for driven professionals looking to make a difference. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment as you advance your career in this dynamic field.

Benefits

Comprehensive forensic healthcare training

Accredited CPD courses

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified paramedic with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in acute medical settings and community nursing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic sampling and provide care for detainees with acute medical needs.
• Work with mental health teams and promote good personal healthcare.

Skills

Acute medical healthcare experience

Experience in A&E

Community nursing

Forensic sampling

Substance misuse therapies

Education

Qualified paramedic

Tools

Driving

Job description

Job Title: Custody Paramedic (no forensic experience needed)
Specialty/Setting: Custody Healthcare
Band: Equivalent to Band 6
Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £42,527
Hours: Full Time or Part Time

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a nurse to join a specialist healthcare service. This permanent position is based in a custody healthcare setting, with a clear 4-on, 4-off rota pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off), ensuring excellent work-life balance.

The role is available to start as soon as possible, but can accommodate notice periods. The position offers a competitive salary of £42,527 plus a welcome bonus and opportunity to earn overtime.

What makes this opportunity stand out? HCPC fees paid, competitive salary, dynamic and exciting work environment, no prior forensic experience required, full training provided, great work-life balance with 4 on 4 off rota (2 days 2 nights).

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Conducting forensic sampling (including road traffic offence bloods)
• Providing care for detainees with acute medical needs
• Delivering substance misuse therapies
• Offering support to break re-offending patterns
• Managing vulnerabilities and conducting referrals
• Promoting good personal healthcare
• Working with mental health teams to support detainees’ needs

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:

• Qualified paramedic with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience
• Acute medical healthcare experience
• Experience in A&E, walk-in centres, community nursing, or related roles
• You must be a car driver, in order to cover other local police custodies as required

What benefits are on offer?

• Comprehensive forensic healthcare training
• Accredited CPD courses and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and rewarding working environment

Interested in applying?

If this role suits your skills and experience, apply today, and our team will contact you to discuss the details.