Forensic Custody Paramedic or Nurse

Mitie; Wales; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services company in the United Kingdom is seeking certified nurses or paramedics to deliver exceptional care in custody suites for the criminal justice system. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant clinical experience, a valid driving license, and must be registered with the NMC or HCPC. This full-time position involves a shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off, ensuring continuous care. A bonus of £1,000 is offered upon completion of 12 months of service.

Benefits

£1,000 bonus after 12 months

NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Estimated overtime of £3,500 annually

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-qualification experience in a relevant clinical setting.
• Registered Nurse (RN, RGN, RMN with dual registration) or Paramedic qualification.
• Demonstration of high-quality care in diverse clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Work collaboratively with Police.
• Ensure round-the-clock coverage in accordance with client agreements.

Skills

Patient care delivery

Working under pressure

Clinical judgement

Education

NMC/HCPC Registration

2 years post qualification experience

Tools

Driving License

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.

• 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