Police Custody Nurse or Paramedic

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

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified nurse or paramedic to deliver essential healthcare in custody suites. The role involves working collaboratively with the police to ensure detainee safety. Candidates must have relevant post-qualification experience and be flexible in their work schedule. This position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a structured shift pattern.

Benefits

Salary £41,000 per year

£1000 bonus after 12 months

NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Qualifications

• 2 years post qualification for RN, RGN or Paramedic.
• Experience in a patient-facing role within relevant fields.
• Must pass Police Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Work across assigned region in Police Custody Suites.
• Ensure safety of detainees with round-the-clock coverage.

Skills

Patient-facing experience

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration

Paramedic certification

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

If you're looking to redirect your career as a nurse or paramedic, we provide a dynamic and innovative pathway with opportunities for progression and extensive training.

Responsibilities

• As a certified nurse or paramedic, you can pursue a career within the criminal justice system, aiding some of society's most vulnerable individuals. In collaboration with the Police, you'll 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.
• No previous forensic experience required as full training will be given.

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 within a relevant field: General Practice, A & E, Emergency Medicine, acute medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare or Ambulance Service
• Driving Licence (required)
• Must have RTW in UK, Lived in UK British Passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

Benefits

• Salary £41,000 per year
• £1000 bonus when completed 12 months service
• Full time - fixed shift working in a team rota pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for 2-day shifts followed by 2-night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, rolling rota available 2 years in advance
• Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum
• NMC/HCPC Registration paid