Custody Paramedic

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Custody Paramedic to join a specialist healthcare service. This permanent role in a custody healthcare setting offers a clear 4-on, 4-off rota pattern, ensuring a great work-life balance. With no prior forensic experience required, comprehensive training will be provided. The position includes a competitive salary of £42,527, a welcome bonus, and opportunities for career progression. If you are a qualified paramedic with a passion for supporting detainees' healthcare needs, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

HCPC fees paid

Comprehensive forensic healthcare training

Accredited CPD courses

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified paramedic with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience in A&E, walk-in centres, or community nursing.

Responsibilities

• Conducting forensic sampling and providing care for detainees.
• Delivering substance misuse therapies and managing vulnerabilities.

Skills

Acute medical healthcare experience

Paramedic qualification

Experience in A&E

Community nursing experience

Driving license

Education

Paramedic qualification

Job description

Job Title: Custody Paramedic (no forensic experience needed)
Specialty/Setting: Custody Healthcare
Band: Equivalent to Band 6
Location: Reading
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.