Custody Paramedic or Nurse

Mitie Group plc.; Martlesham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £41,500 per year

£1000 bonus after 12 months

4-on 4-off rotating shifts

Overtime allowance

Registration paid (NMC/HCPC)

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a Custody Paramedic or Nurse to provide healthcare in custody suites under a police-custody framework. You must have two years post-qualification clinical experience and a driving license, with the ability to work across a region as needed.

The role offers full-time shifts in a fixed 4-on/4-off pattern, with overtime potential and a £1,000 bonus after 12 months, plus NMC/HCPC registration paid by the employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post-qualification patient-facing experience.
• Experience in settings such as A&E, GP, Emergency Medicine, Prison Healthcare or Ambulance Service.

Skills

RN/RGN/RMN

Paramedic

Education

Nurse or Paramedic qualification

Job description

Custody Paramedic or Nurse

Company: Mitie

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: IP5 3QY

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 29 Sept 2026

Closing date: 29 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.

Salary & Benefits

• 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