Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic to join their innovative team in Manchester. This role offers a dynamic career path with extensive training and progression opportunities. You will provide essential healthcare to vulnerable individuals in custody suites, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Flexibility is key, as you will work across various locations. The position includes a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Scottish Widows Pension

Blue Light card discounts

Health and wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Share Save scheme

Recognition awards

Refer a colleague bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-qualification experience required for RN/RGN/RMN or Paramedic.
• Driving license and right to work in the UK needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Work in collaboration with Police, ensuring safety and health of detainees.

Skills

Patient-facing experience

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

RN, RGN, or RMN with dual registration

Paramedic qualification

Job description

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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 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

Benefits include a Scottish Widows Pension, a Blue Light card with shopping and leisure discounts, and the Mitie MiDeals scheme with over 3000 offers. We also offer health and wellbeing benefits like Virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and options to purchase extra holiday entitlement, dental insurance, health cash plans, critical illness cover, and discounted gym memberships. Additional schemes include Share Save, Share Incentive Plan, and recognition awards through the Mitie Stars program. Refer a colleague and earn £500 each time they join.

Job Details

Posted on: 06 May 2025

Salary: £41,000/year full-time, £20,500 part-time

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Location: North Manchester Custody Suite, Monsall, M40 5BP

Responsibilities

Full-time: Fixed shifts in a 4-on, 4-off rota (06:45-19:00 day shifts, 18:45-07:00 night shifts). Part-time: Fixed shifts with a pattern of 2 days on, 8 days off, 2 nights, 4 days off. Rota planned 2 years in advance. Estimated overtime: £3500/year. NMC/HCPC registration paid.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• RN, RGN, or RMN with dual registration: 2+ years post-qualification, Band 5 minimum
• Paramedic: 2+ years post-qualification
• Experience in a patient-facing role in relevant fields (e.g., A&E, emergency medicine, prison healthcare)
• Driving license
• Right to work in UK, lived in UK for 3+ years, no significant gaps out of country
• Police vetting required

Additional Requirements:

This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and requires current UK professional registration.