Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional

Mitie Group plc.; Carmarthen; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in the UK is seeking experienced Registered Nurses or Paramedics to deliver exceptional care in police custody suites. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare to detainees, including mental and physical health assessments, while working in a dynamic environment. With flexible shift options, this role offers opportunities for career development and training within forensic healthcare. Ideal candidates will have a least 2 years of patient-facing experience and the required registrations.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Career advancement prospects

Qualifications

• 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role.
• Minimum Band 5 qualification for Nurses.
• Registered in the UK and resident for 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare and wellbeing needs to detainees.
• Gather forensic samples needed by police.
• Document care provided and assess detention fitness.

Skills

Patient-facing experience

Ability to work flexibly

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Paramedic

HCPC/NMC registration

Job description

Are you a Nurse or Paramedic looking for a new direction but not ready to take the leap from your current role? Look at our bank opportunities. You will be working alongside the Police in custody suites caring for detainees, you can have a career within the criminal justice system helping some of the most vulnerable people in society. We require Registered (Adult) Nurses / RGNs, or Paramedics with 2 years’ post qualification experience, who want to deliver gold standard care and be a proud part of a team with a real passion for developing clinical, forensic and wider skills. You must be able to work flexibly not only in your base Custody suite but across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area.

Pay

• £20.50 per hour – 1‑2 shifts monthly
• £22.50 per hour – 3‑5 shifts monthly
• £24.50 per hour – 6+ shifts monthly

Experience – Essential

• RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration – 2 years post qualification; Band 5 minimum
• Paramedic – 2 years post qualification
• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in a patient‑facing role within a relevant field: General Practice, A & E, Emergency Medicine, acute medicine, Walk‑in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare or Ambulance Service

Licence / Certification

• HCPC/NMC registration (required)
• UK driving licence (required)
• Must be a UK resident for 3 years with no gaps out of country longer than 3 months
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

What does the role involve?

The custody suites can be an energetic place to work, with no two shifts the same. Whilst detained, you provide individuals with all their physical, mental healthcare and wellbeing needs, and gather any forensic samples needed by the police to aid their investigations. You will make careful records on our computerised systems, assess whether people are fit to be detained or released, administer medications when needed, and work with local Liaison and Diversion teams to address root cause issues that can prevent future crime. No previous forensic experience is required – we will provide all your training.

Mitie Care & Custody is the market‑leader in outsourced Police services in the UK. Our philosophy is all about delivering the Exceptional Every Day to the people in our care while providing great training, development, and career opportunities.

Career Development

• Opportunities to progress into a full‑time role and further opportunities
• Support in developing your skills to professionally deliver this rewarding, sometimes challenging role with integrity and respect