Lead Nurse, Custody Healthcare Band 8A

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Belfast; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the healthcare field is seeking a Custody Officer in Belfast. The role focuses on implementing service improvements within custody suites and ensuring the healthcare of detainees with complex health needs. Candidates must hold NMC registration and have experience in the criminal justice system. A postgraduate education is also required. The closing date for applications is December 7, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be on the NMC register Part 1 for Adult or Mental Health.
• Post Graduate Education required.
• Experience working in the criminal justice System preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement a program of continuous service improvement within the custody suite.

Skills

NMC registration (Part 1)

Experience in the criminal justice system

Education

Post Graduate Education

Job description

The PSNI have a statutory responsibility for individuals detained within their custody and the care and treatment of those individuals is set out in the Police and Criminal Evidence Order (PACE) 1989. The custody service within Northern Ireland currently has on average 25,000 detentions per year spread across 9 custody suites. Detainees often have wide and complex health needs and often are some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Custody officers are required to carry out an individual risk assessment on every detainee and develop a person-centered care plan considering mental health needs, suicidal ideation, self-harm alcohol and drug misuse and dependency as well as physical illnesses. As part of that care plan and following detailed risk assessment, the custody officer must ensure that a detainee receives appropriate healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Implement a program of continuous service improvement within the custody suite.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be on the NMC register Part 1 (Adult or Mental Health).
• Post Graduate Education.
• Experience of working in the criminal justice System.

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 07 Dec 2025