Police Custody Nurse or Paramedic

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Torquay is seeking a Police Custody Nurse or Paramedic. You will deliver healthcare in police custody suites, requiring 2 years of relevant experience and a valid driving licence. This full-time role offers a salary of £41,000 plus a £1,000 bonus after 12 months service with a rolling shift pattern.

Benefits

£1,000 bonus after 12 months

Estimated overtime £3,500 per annum

NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in a relevant clinical setting.
• Experience in A&E, General Practice, Emergency Medicine, etc.
• Must have a Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to detainees in custody suites.
• Work collaboratively with the Police.
• Provide round-the-clock coverage in the custody suites.

Skills

Patient-facing role experience

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility in working hours

Education

2 years post-qualification experience

NMC/HCPC Registration

Job description

Police Custody Nurse or Paramedic

• Posting date: 27 November 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 27 December 2025
• Location: TQ2 5AH
• Company: Mitie
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 86660

Summary

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 licence. 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 flexibility to work not only in your base Custody suite but across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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
• Although opportunities for part‑time or mutually agreed “Bank” contract may exist, all employees must 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