Police Custody Nurse or Paramedic

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider for vulnerable individuals in Cardiff seeks a certified nurse or paramedic to deliver care within the criminal justice system. Applicants should have at least two years of post-qualification experience in a clinical setting and be able to work under pressure. The role offers a salary of £41,000 and requires flexibility in shift patterns. Candidates must be NMC/HCPC registered and undergo police vetting. A driving license is mandatory.

Benefits

£1,000 bonus after 12 months service

Average estimated overtime of £3,500 per annum

Rolling rota available for 2 years

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in a patient-facing role.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Work effectively under pressure in diverse clinical situations.

Skills

High-quality care delivery

Work under pressure

Managing diverse clinical situations

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Paramedic

Job description

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.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant clinical setting.

Suitable environments include Accident & Emergency (A&E), General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Prison Healthcare, or the Ambulance Service.

This experience should demonstrate your ability to deliver high-quality care, work under pressure, and manage diverse clinical situations effectively.

You must have a Driving license 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 -Salary £41,000 per year -£1000 bonus when completed 12 months service. -Full time

• this entails 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. -These patterns are contractually agreed with the customer: whereas there may be opportunities for a part-time or mutually agreed “Bank” contract, we require all employees to work full shifts, and part-time employees still need to carry out some Night shifts. -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. -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

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