Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking dedicated nurses and paramedics to provide healthcare in police custody suites across England. This role offers extensive training, opportunities for progression, and a supportive team environment focused on delivering exemplary care to vulnerable individuals. Full-time and part-time positions are available with competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Scottish Widows Pension

Blue Light card discounts

Mitie MiDeals discount scheme

Virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

MitieChoices programme

Share investment schemes

MitieStars programme for exceptional performance

Referral bonus of £500

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Collaborate with Police for round-the-clock coverage.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of detainees.

Skills

Patient care

Flexibility

Teamwork

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 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 are the Mitie MiDeals: a discount 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 include Save-as-Earn (SAYE) and a Share Incentive Plan: 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’s £500 each time!

Job responsibilities

£1000 bonus when completing 12 months of service (£500 for part-time).

Full-time positions involve fixed shifts in a rota pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for two-day shifts followed by two-night shifts from 18:45 to 07:00.

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

Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.

Estimated overtime earning approximately £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 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.