Forensic Custody Paramedic or Nurse

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

Job summary

A prominent health services company in Worthing seeks a certified nurse or paramedic to provide healthcare within the criminal justice system. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in a patient-facing role, such as in A&E, General Practice, or Prison Healthcare. The role includes delivering care to detainees in custody suites, with a flexible working schedule that includes a full-time shift rota and an annual salary of £41,000. Additional benefits include a £1,000 bonus after 12 months and coverage for NMC/HCPC registration.

Benefits

£1,000 bonus after 12 months

NMC/HCPC registration paid

Average estimated overtime of £3,500 annually

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a relevant clinical setting.
• Valid driving licence required.
• Must have right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare in custody suites
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of detainees
• Work flexibility across assigned regions

Skills

Patient-facing role experience

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration skills

Education

RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration

Paramedic 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.