Forensic Custody Paramedic or Nurse - Bank

Mitie Group plc.; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Registered Nurses or Paramedics to provide care alongside the Police in custody suites. The role involves administering care, medication, and gathering forensic samples. Candidates must have 2 years of post-qualification experience, HCPC/NMC registration, and a UK driving license. This position offers opportunities for career progression and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Training and development programmes

Market-leading support

Qualifications

• 2 years post-qualification experience in a relevant field required.
• HCPC/NMC registration is mandatory.
• Must have a valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to detained individuals in police custody suites.
• Administer medication and gather forensic samples.
• Record all information on computerized systems.

Skills

Patient care

Forensic care

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Registered Nurse (RN, RGN or RMN)

Paramedic

Job description

Are you a Nurse or Paramedic looking for a new direction but not ready to leave your current role? Look at our bank opportunities. You will be working alongside the Police in custody suites caring for detainees, giving you a chance to help some of the most vulnerable people in society. We require Registered (Adult) Nurses / RGNs, or Paramedics with 2 years’ post‑qualification experience, who want to deliver gold‑standard care and be part of a team that is passionate about developing clinical, forensic and wider skills. You must be able to work flexibly not only in your base Custody suite but across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area.

Salary

• £20.50 per hour – 1–2 shifts
• £22.50 per hour – 3–5 shifts
• £24.50 per hour – 6+ shifts

Responsibilities

The role involves providing physical, mental and wellbeing care to detained individuals, administering medication when needed, gathering forensic samples for police investigations, and recording all information on our computerised systems. You will assess whether patients are fit to be detained or released, work with local Liaison and Diversion teams to address root‑cause issues preventing future crime, and support holistic care in an energetic, varying shift environment. No previous forensic experience is required – we will provide all the necessary training.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (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 a relevant field (General Practice, A&E, Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Walk‑in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare or Ambulance Service)

• HCPC/NMC registration (required)
• Driving licence (required)

Additional Requirements

• Must be a UK resident for 3 years with no gaps out of the country longer than 3 months
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

Career Progression

• Opportunities to progress into a full‑time role and further career development
• Progressive training and development programmes to enhance your clinical, forensic and wider skills
• Support from a market‑leading outsourced Police services provider – Mitie Care & Custody – focused on delivering exceptional care every day