Forensic Custody Paramedic / Nurse

Mitie; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a certified nurse or paramedic in Bury St Edmunds to deliver healthcare in police custody suites. Candidates must have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in relevant clinical settings and hold necessary registrations. The position offers a salary of £41,000 per year, a £1,000 bonus after 12 months, and competitive overtime opportunities. Flexibility in working different regions is required, with a structured shift pattern.

Benefits

£1,000 bonus after 12 months

NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Average estimated overtime £3,500

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a patient-facing role.
• Driving license is required.
• Registration with NMC or HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in police custody suites.
• Collaborate with police to ensure detainee safety.
• Work across assigned police custody suites in the region.

Skills

Patient care management

Ability to work under pressure

Clinical situation management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Paramedic

NMC/HCPC Registration

Job description

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary £41,000 per year
• £1,000 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.
• 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 £3,500 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