Police Custody Nurse or Paramedic

Mitie; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare provider is seeking a certified nurse or paramedic in Peacehaven to deliver healthcare in custody suites. Candidates must have a minimum of two years' experience in a relevant clinical setting, demonstrate high-quality care skills, and possess a valid driving license. The role requires the ability to work fixed shifts in diverse Police Custody Suites, ensuring detainee safety in collaboration with the Police. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Benefits

Salary of £41,000 per year

£1,000 bonus after 12 months

NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Estimated overtime of £3,500 per annum

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in a patient-facing role.
• Experience in settings such as A&E, General Practice, or Prison Healthcare.
• Possession of a valid Driving license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Collaborate with the Police for detainee safety.
• Work across various Police Custody Suites.

Skills

Deliver high-quality care

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility in working hours

Education

RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration

Paramedic with 2 years post qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary £41,000 per year
• £1,000 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 £3,500 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