Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking certified nurses or paramedics to work within the criminal justice system. The role involves delivering healthcare to detainees in police custody suites, with full training provided. Candidates will benefit from extensive training, a supportive team environment, and various health and wellbeing perks.

Benefits

Scottish Widows Pension

Blue Light card discounts

Virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

MitieChoices programme

Share investment schemes

MitieStars programme for recognition

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• 2 years post-qualification experience required.
• Driving Licence is mandatory.
• Must have right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Work in collaboration with the Police.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of detainees.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

RN, RGN, or RMN with dual registration

Paramedic qualification

Job description

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. Additionally, there is the Mitie MiDeals scheme with over 3000 offers from your favourite retailers, leisure, and utilities companies.

Health and wellbeing benefits include a Virtual GP service for appointments and an Employee Assistance Programme for financial, relationship, or mental health issues.

The MitieChoices programme offers options to purchase extra Holiday Entitlement, Dental Insurance, Health cash plans, critical illness cover, and discounted gym memberships.

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

The MitieStars programme awards vouchers for exceptional performance, recognition across the company, and bonuses up to hundreds of pounds (or thousands for the best Mitie Stars!).

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

Job responsibilities

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

Full-time role involves fixed shifts 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 role involves fixed shifts: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and 18:45 to 07:00 for night shifts, in a team rota of 2 day shifts, 8 days, 2 nights, 4 days off.

Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.

Estimated overtime earnings of £3500 per annum.

NMC/HCPC Registration paid.

Please read the full job description attached.

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 relevant fields such as 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 the UK, British Passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of the country exceeding 3 months
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.