Custody Nurse or Paramedic – Part time

Job 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.

Responsibilities

You will work in custody suites in collaboration with the Police, delivering healthcare to detainees and ensuring their safety with round‑time coverage.

• Provide high‑quality patient care under pressure and across diverse clinical situations.
• Work within a fixed shift rota: day shift 06:45–19:00 and night shift 18:45–07:00 with a pattern of 2 days on, 8 days off, 2 nights on, 4 days off.
• Be available for rolling rota up to two years in advance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered nurse (RN), registered general nurse (RGN) or registered mental health nurse (RMN) with dual registration; 2+ years post‑qualification experience in a patient‑facing role within a relevant clinical setting (e.g., A&E, GP, Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Prison Healthcare, or Ambulance Service).
• Band 5 minimum or Paramedic with 2+ years post‑qualification.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Fit to work in the UK: British Passport or ILR for 3 years, no gaps out of country longer than 3 months.
• Subject to Police vetting.

Salary & Benefits

• £20,500 per year salary.
• £500 bonus upon completion of 12 months of service.
• Part‑time working arrangement with full‑shift coverage including nights.
• Estimated overtime of £3,500 per annum.
• NMC/HCPC registration paid.

Location & Working Hours

Primary base in a custody suite with flexibility to work across the Police Custody Suites and force area.

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