Forensic Custody Paramedic or Nurse

Mitie; Rottingdean; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking certified nurses or paramedics to provide crucial healthcare within the criminal justice system. Ideal candidates will have at least two years' experience in a relevant clinical setting and demonstrate the ability to work under pressure. The role includes delivering healthcare to detainees in custody suites, requiring flexibility across various locations. The position offers a competitive salary of £41,000, a £1,000 bonus, and comprehensive benefits including NMC/HCPC registration paid.

Benefits

£1,000 bonus after 12 months service

Average overtime of £3,500 per annum

NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in a patient-facing role.
• Experience in relevant clinical environments such as A&E or Prison Healthcare.
• Must be registered with NMC/HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Ensure safety with round-the-clock coverage.
• Work across assigned Police Custody Suites and Force area.

Skills

Patient care

Ability to work under pressure

Driving license

Education

RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration

Paramedic qualification

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary £41,000 per year
• £1,000 bonus when completed 12 months service.
• Full time – 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.