Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic

Job summary

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.

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.

Salary £40,000 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.

Part time - this entails fixed shift working: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, working in a team rota pattern of 2 day shifts on, 8 days, 2 nights, 4 days off. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.

Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum

NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Main duties of the job

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.

No previous forensic experience required as full training will be given.

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

About us

You'll qualify for a Blue Light card and associated shopping and leisure discounts. And if that is not enough, there is also the Mitie MiDeals: anotherdiscount scheme with over 3000 offers available from your favourite retailers, leisure and utilities companies.

Health and wellbeing benefits: We have a Virtual GP service to get ahead on appointments, and Employee Assistance Programme for any financial, relationship or mental health issues

The Mitie Choices programme provides the opportunity to purchase extra Holiday Entitlement, Dental Insurance, Health cash plans, critical illness cover, and discounted gym membership as well as a Cycle to work scheme

Plus Share investment schemes, including Save-as-Earn (SAYE) and a Share Incentive Plan: A free share for every pair

The Mitie Stars programme provides voucher awards for exceptional performance: recognition across the company and bonuses running to hundreds of pounds (thousands when judged to be the best Mitie Stars)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full job description please see attached document.

For further information please contact the recruitment team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

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