Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic - Part time

Mitie; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking certified nurses or paramedics to deliver healthcare in Police custody suites. Applicants should have a minimum of two years' experience in relevant clinical settings and must hold a valid driving license. The role requires flexibility to work in assigned regional custody suites, ensuring high-quality care for detainees. Competitive salary of £20,500 per year along with bonuses and additional benefits are offered.

Benefits

£500 bonus after 12 months

NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Rolling rota available 2 years in advance

Estimated overtime £3500 per annum

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post-qualification experience in a patient-facing role.
• Experience in relevant clinical settings such as A&E, General Practice, or Ambulance Service.
• Must have RTW in UK and lived in the UK with no gaps out of the country more than 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Provide exemplary care and manage diverse clinical situations.
• Collaborate with Police for healthcare delivery in custody settings.

Skills

Patient care management

Emergency response

Interpersonal communication

Education

RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration - Band 5 minimum

Paramedic certification

Job description

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.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant clinical setting. Suitable environments include Accident & Emergency (A&E), General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Prison Healthcare, or the Ambulance Service. This experience should demonstrate your ability to deliver high-quality care, work under pressure, and manage diverse clinical situations effectively.

You must have a Driving license.

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.

Benefits

• Salary £20,500 per year
• £500 bonus when completed 12 months service
• Part time shift pattern: 06:45-19:00 day shifts and 18:45-07:00 night shifts, 2-day shifts on, 8 days, 2 nights, 4 days off. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
• These patterns are contractually agreed with the customer; whereas there may be opportunities for a part-time or mutually agreed “Bank” contract, we require all employees to work full shifts, and part-time employees still need to carry out some Night shifts.
• 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.
• 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