Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking certified nurses or paramedics to provide exemplary healthcare in police custody suites. Candidates will benefit from extensive training and the flexibility to work across various locations. Ideal applicants are those with at least 2 years of experience in a patient-facing role. This is a permanent position with full-time and part-time options available and offers a competitive salary of £41,000 per year.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Healthcare discounts

Virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in collaboration with Police.
• Provide exemplary care and take pride in the team.

Skills

Patient-facing experience

Flexible working

Driving Licence

Police Vetting

Education

RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration

Paramedic qualification

Job description

Job Summary

If you are looking to redirect your career as a nurse or paramedic, we provide a dynamic and innovative pathway with opportunities for progression and extensive training.

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.

No previous forensic experience required as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

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.

In collaboration with the Police, you will 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.

About Us

As well as a Scottish Widows Pension, you will qualify for a Blue Light card and associated shopping and leisure discounts. And if that is not enough, there is also the Mitie MiDeals: another discount scheme with over 3000 offers available from your favourite retailers, leisure and utilities companies.

Health and wellbeing benefits: We have a Virtual GP service to get ahead on appointments, and Employee Assistance Programme for any financial, relationship or mental health issues.

The Mitie Choices programme provides the opportunity to purchase extra Holiday Entitlement, Dental Insurance, Health cash plans, critical illness cover, and discounted gym membership.

Plus, share investment schemes, including Save-as-Earn (SAYE) and a Share Incentive Plan: A free share for every pair.

The Mitie Stars programme provides voucher awards for exceptional performance: recognition across the company and bonuses running to hundreds of pounds (thousands when judged to be the best Mitie Stars!).

You refer a colleague who successfully joins us? That is £500 each time!

Details

Date posted: 09 July 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £41,000 a year; £20,500 for part-time

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: E0059-78116

Job locations

Ashmead Rd, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1SA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

£1000 bonus when completed 12 months service (£500 for PT).

Full-time - 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.

Part-time - fixed shift working: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, in a team rota pattern of 2 day shifts on, 8 days, 2 nights, 4 days off.

Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.

Average estimated overtime: £3500 per annum.

NMC/HCPC Registration paid.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RN, RGN or (RMN with dual registration): 2 years post qualification - Band 5 minimum
• Paramedic 2 years post qualification.
• Minimum of 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
• Driving Licence (required)
• Must have RTW in UK, 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

Additional Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further info, see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address: Ashmead Rd, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1SA

Website: https://www.mitie.com