Forensic Healthcare Professional

Mitie; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking qualified nurses and paramedics for roles in police custody suites. Successful candidates will provide essential healthcare to detainees, with no previous forensic experience required, as full training is provided. Flexible shift patterns are available, with competitive salaries ranging from £20,000 to £41,000 per year. Opportunities for career growth, comprehensive benefits, and support for continual development are also offered.

Benefits

NMC/HCPC registration paid

Virtual GP services

Flexible holiday options

High street discounts

Enhanced pension contributions

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in a patient-facing role.
• Driving license required.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare support in custody suites.
• Assess detainees' fitness for detention or release.
• Administer medications.

Skills

Patient care

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN), Registered General Nurse (RGN), or Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)

Paramedic qualification

Job description

Join Our Healthcare Team in Police Custody Suites – Nationwide Roles Available

Looking to take your nursing or paramedic career in a new direction? Join a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, working alongside police to care for detainees. We offer full training, career progression, and a chance to make a real difference.

• Salary: £20,000 - £41,000 per year, depending on position.
• Bonus: £ bonus after completing 12 months of service (pro-rata for PT).
• Full-time: Fixed shift pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts, followed by 2 night shifts from 18:45 to 07:00, with a rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
• Part-time: Fixed shifts: 06:45 to 19:00 for days, 18:45 to 07:00 for nights, in a pattern of 2 days on, 8 days off, 2 nights, 4 days off, with a rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
• Estimated overtime: £ per annum.
• Additional benefits: NMC/HCPC registration paid.

As a qualified nurse or paramedic, you can build a career within the criminal justice system, helping vulnerable individuals and ensuring their health and wellbeing are prioritized. No previous forensic experience is required, as full training will be provided.

The role requires flexibility to work across different custody suites within an assigned region.

Qualifications:

• 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 in relevant fields such as General Practice, A&E, Emergency Medicine, or Ambulance Service.

Driving license is required, along with legal right to work in the UK (British Passport or ILR for 3+ years, no gaps out of country exceeding 3 months).

All candidates will undergo police vetting.

Required certifications:

• HCPC/NMC registration.
• Driving license.

Role responsibilities include:

Providing healthcare and wellbeing support in custody suites, assessing detainees' fitness for detention or release, administering medications, and working with local teams to address root causes of offending.

Opportunities for growth:

Comprehensive induction, ongoing development, online learning resources, and clear career progression pathways to senior roles and beyond.

We also offer various benefits, including virtual GP services, financial wellbeing support, flexible holiday options, high street discounts, cycle schemes, enhanced pension contributions, share plans, and employee recognition programs.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact Connor Moore via email.

Apply now to join a team that values your skills and supports your growth.