Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking dedicated nurses or paramedics to work in Police Custody Suites, providing crucial healthcare to detainees. This position offers a salary of £41,000 per year with additional overtime and a £1,000 completion bonus after 12 months. Candidates must have a nursing or paramedic qualification and 2 years of relevant experience. Full training will be provided; flexibility to work across the assigned region is essential.

Benefits

Salary of £41,000 annually

£1,000 bonus upon completion of 12 months

NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Qualifications

• Must be RN, RGN, or RMN with dual registration and 2 years experience.
• Driving Licence is required.
• Eligibility for Police Vetting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare in Police Custody Suites.
• Work flexibility across assigned regions.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of detainees.

Skills

Patient-facing experience

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Education

Nursing or Paramedicine qualification

2 years post qualification experience

Job description

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

-Salary £41,000 per year

-£1000 bonus when completed 12 months service.

-Full time - this entails 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,

- Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.

-Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum

-NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Requirements:

-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



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'll 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.

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