Forensic Custody Paramedic or Nurse

NHS; Camborne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for certified nurses or paramedics in Camborne, UK. This role offers full training and involves providing healthcare to detainees in police custody suites. Ideal candidates will have at least two years' experience in a patient-facing role. The position is full-time or part-time with a competitive salary of £41,000 annually, plus a bonus after 12 months. Benefits include various employee assistance programs and pension plans.

Benefits

Scottish Widows Pension

Health and wellbeing program

Discounts through Blue Light card

Referral bonus of £500

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a patient-facing role.
• Registered in the UK with necessary credentials.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare to detainees across custody suites.
• Work fixed shift rosters, including day and night shifts.
• Participate in a 2-year advance rolling rota.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Paramedic

Patient-facing experience

Driving licence

Education

RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration

Paramedic qualification

Job description

Job Summary

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

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 is required as full training will be given.

Main Duties

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 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.

Benefits

• Scottish Widows Pension, Blue Light card, and Mitie MiDeals discount scheme with over 3,000 offers.
• Health and wellbeing: Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme for financial, relationship or mental health issues.
• Mitie Choices programme: extra Holiday Entitlement, Dental Insurance, Health cash plans, critical illness cover, discounted gym membership.
• Share investment schemes: Save‑as‑Earn (SAYE) and Share Incentive Plan – a free share for every pair.
• Mitie Stars programme: voucher awards for exceptional performance, recognition across the company and bonuses running to hundreds or thousands of pounds.
• Referral bonus: £500 for each colleague who successfully joins.

Job Details

Salary: £41,000 a year (part‑time £20,500)

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full‑time or Part‑time with fixed shift rota, 4 shifts on / 4 days off for full‑time; day and night shifts for part‑time, 2 days on, 8 days, 2 nights, 4 days off.

Bonus: £1,000 after 12 months of service (£500 for part‑time)

Reference number: E0059‑86673

Job locations: Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, South Terrace, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SY

Job Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare to detainees across custody suites.
• Work fixed shift rosters, including day and night shifts.
• Participate in a 2‑year advance rolling rota.
• Estimate overtime earnings: approximately £3,500 per annum.
• Maintain NMC/HCPC registration paid by employer.
• Read full job description attached (see separate document).

Qualifications

• RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration – 2 years post‑qualification (Band 5 minimum).
• Paramedic – 2 years post‑qualification.
• Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience in a patient‑facing role within: General Practice, A & E, Emergency Medicine, acute medicine, Walk‑in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare or Ambulance Service.
• Driving licence (required).
• Have RTW in UK, resident in UK with British passport or ILR for 3 years and no gaps out of country longer than 3 months.
• All candidates will be subject to Police vetting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Care & Custody – A Mitie Company

Address: Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, South Terrace, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8SY

Employer website: https://www.mitie.com