Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic - Bank

Mitie; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks experienced Nurses or Paramedics for custody suite roles, offering competitive hourly rates and opportunities for career advancement. You will provide essential healthcare for detainees while collaborating with police teams. Required qualifications include 2 years of post-qualification experience and valid HCPC/NMC registration.

Qualifications

• Must be a UK resident for 3 years with no gaps out of the country over 3 months.
• HCPC/NMC registration required.
• Driving license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Caring for detainees in custody suites.
• Assessing whether individuals are fit to be detained or released.
• Administering medications as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Paramedic

2 years post qualification experience

Job description

Are you a Nurse or Paramedic looking for a new direction but not ready to take the leap from your current role? Look at our bank opportunities.

You will be working alongside the Police in custody suites caring for detainees, you can have a career within the criminal justice system helping some of the most vulnerable people in society?

We require Registered (Adult) Nurses / RGNs, or Paramedics with 2 years' post qualification experience, who want to deliver gold standard care and be a proud part of a team who has this vision with a real passion for developing clinical, forensic and wider skills.

You must have the flexibly work not only in your base Custody suite but across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area.



What can you expect to earn?

Below is based on shifts per month

-£20.50 per hour 1-2 shifts

-£22.50 per hour 3-5 shifts

-£24.50 per hour 6+ shifts



Experience - Essential

-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



Licence/Certification:

-HCPC/NMC (required)

-Driving Licence (required)

-Must be a UK resident for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months

-All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting



What does the role involve?

The custody suites can be an energetic place to work, with no two shifts the same. Whilst detained, we provide individuals with all their physical, mental healthcare and wellbeing needs, as well as gather any forensic samples needed by the police to aid their investigations. Making careful records on our computerised systems, you will be assessing whether people are fit to be detained or released, administering medications when needed, and working with local Liaison and Diversion teams to address root cause issues that can prevent future crime.

No previous forensic experience required we will provide all your training

What about opportunities for growth?

We will support you every step of the way, developing your skills to professionally deliver this rewarding, sometimes challenging role with integrity and respect.

-Opportunities to progress into a full-time role and further opportunities.