Police Custody Nurse or Paramedic

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

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Wales is looking for qualified nurses or paramedics to deliver care to detainees in custody suites. The role involves providing round-the-clock coverage, ensuring safety during shifts, and working collaboratively within the criminal justice system. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, a valid driving licence, and minimum two years post-qualification experience. A supportive onboarding process offers training and progression opportunities.

Benefits

£1,000 bonus after 12 months service

Estimated overtime of £3,500 per annum

NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a relevant patient-facing role.
• Right to work in the UK: lived in UK, British Passport or ILR for 3 years.
• Candidates must undergo Police Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Provide round-the-clock coverage in line with client schedules.
• Ensure the safety of detainees during all shifts.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration with police

Emergency response

Forensic skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN, RGN or RMN)

Paramedic qualification

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

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

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Provide round‑the‑clock coverage in line with a schedule agreed with the client.
• Collaborate with the Police and work across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area.
• Follow a fixed shift 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, with a rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
• Ensure the safety of detainees during all shifts.

Qualifications

• Salary £41,000 per year, 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).
• Right to work in the UK: lived in UK, British Passport or ILR for 3 years with no gaps out of country longer than 3 months.
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting.
• No previous forensic experience required as full training will be given.

Benefits

• £1000 bonus when completed 12 months service.
• Estimated overtime £3,500 per annum.
• NMC/HCPC Registration paid.

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.

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.