Police Custody Nurse or paramedic

Mitie; Bridgwater Without; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety organization in the UK is seeking certified nurses or paramedics to deliver healthcare in police custody suites. You will work full time with a dynamic rota pattern. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in a patient-facing role and must hold a valid UK driving license. Offering a salary of £41,000 per year with additional bonuses.

Benefits

£1,000 bonus after 12 months service

NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Estimated overtime of £3,500 per annum

Qualifications

• 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role.
• Driving Licence required.
• Must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Work across an assigned region in Police Custody Suites.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of detainees.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Adaptability

Education

RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration

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.

• 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

Requirements

• 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

As a certified nurse or paramedic, you can pursue a career within the criminal justice system, aiding some of society's most vulnerable individuals. We believe in the right to healthcare for all, placing their health and wellbeing at the heart of our approach to care. We seek individuals eager to provide exemplary care, take pride in being part of a team that shares this vision, and have a genuine enthusiasm for developing clinical, forensic, and broader skills.

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.