Forensic Custody Paramedic or Nurse - Bank

Mitie; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse or Paramedic to work in custody suites, providing essential healthcare to detainees. The role requires at least 2 years of post-qualification experience, and the candidate must have HCPC/NMC registration and a driving licence. The position offers flexible hours with competitive pay, as well as opportunities for training and development within a rewarding career path.

Qualifications

• 2 years post qualification experience as a Nurse or Paramedic.
• Ability to gather forensic samples and assess detainees' fitness.
• UK residency for 3+ years without significant absences.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare and well-being needs in custody suites.
• Administer medications and assess detainees.
• Maintain careful records and work with local teams.

Skills

Patient-facing experience

Ability to work in challenging environments

Education

HCPC/NMC registration

Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Are you a Nurse or Paramedic looking for a new direction but not ready to take the leap from your current role? Look at our bank opportunities. You will be working alongside the Police in custody suites caring for detainees, you can have a career within the criminal justice system helping some of the most vulnerable people in society?

Requirements

We require Registered (Adult) Nurses / RGNs, or Paramedics with 2 years' post qualification experience, who want to deliver gold standard care and be a proud part of a team who has this vision with a real passion for developing clinical, forensic and wider skills. You must have the flexibly work not only in your base Custody suite but across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area.

What can you expect to earn?

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

Experience - Essential

• RN, RGN or (RMN with dual registration):2 years post qualification - Band 5 minimum
• Paramedic 2 years post qualification.
• Minimum of 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

Licence/Certification

• HCPC/NMC (required)
• Driving Licence (required)
• Must be a UK resident for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

What does the role involve?

The custody suites can be an energetic place to work, with no two shifts the same. Whilst detained, we provide individuals with all their physical, mental healthcare and wellbeing needs, as well as gather any forensic samples needed by the police to aid their investigations. Making careful records on our computerised systems, you will be assessing whether people are fit to be detained or released, administering medications when needed, and working with local Liaison and Diversion teams to address root cause issues that can prevent future crime. No previous forensic experience required we will provide all your training. Mitie Care & Custody is the market-leader in outsourced Police services in the UK. Our philosophy is all about delivering the Exceptional Every Day to the people in our care whilst providing you great training, development, and career opportunities.

Opportunities for growth

We will support you every step of the way, developing your skills to professionally deliver this rewarding, sometimes challenging role with integrity and respect. Opportunities to progress into a full-time role and further opportunities.