Forensic Custody Paramedic or Nurse

Mitie Group plc.; Berryfield; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the criminal justice system is looking for certified nurses or paramedics to deliver healthcare in custody suites. Applicants must have at least two years post-qualification experience in a relevant clinical setting. The role offers a competitive salary of £41,000 per year, a £1,000 bonus after 12 months, and a structured full-time shift rota. This is an opportunity to work in a vital area of healthcare, ensuring the well-being of vulnerable individuals in custody. Flexibility across regions is a must.

Benefits

£1,000 bonus at 12 months service

NMC/HCPC registration paid

Average estimated overtime £3,500 per annum

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving license.
• Candidates will be subject to Police vetting.
• Must have right to work in the UK for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Manage diverse clinical situations effectively.
• Provide exemplary care as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

Healthcare delivery

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration - 2 years post qualification

Paramedic - 2 years post qualification

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. A valid driving licence is required. 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. 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.

Key Qualifications

• 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 with no gaps out of country more than 3 months
• All candidates will be subject to Police vetting

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary £41,000 per year
• £1,000 bonus at 12 months service
• Full‑time shift rota: 4 shifts on, 4 days off – 06:45 to 19:00 for 2‑day shifts followed by 18:45 to 07:00 for 2‑night shifts. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
• Average estimated overtime £3,500 per annum
• NMC/HCPC registration paid

Work Schedule & Flexibility

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. Fixed shift working in a team rota pattern of 4 shifts on 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for 2‑day shifts followed by 18:45 to 07:00 for 2‑night shifts. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance. All employees are required to work full shifts; part‑time employees must still carry out some night shifts.