Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic

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 are seeking 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

• Provide healthcare to detainees in collaboration with the Police in custody suites.
• Ensure the safety of detainees with round‑the‑clock coverage in line with a schedule agreed upon with our client.
• Work flexibly across your base custody suite and across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area.
• Manage patient‑facing duties in a high‑pressure environment, delivering high‑quality care and handling diverse clinical situations.
• Adhere to 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.
• Carry out night shifts as required, even if working part‑time on a mutual agreement basis.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Midwife (RMN) with dual registration – minimum 2 years post‑qualification (Band 5 required).
• Registered Paramedic – minimum 2 years post‑qualification.
• Valid driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK, lived in the UK, British Passport or ILR for at least 3 years with no gaps out of the country longer than 3 months.
• Must be able to obtain Police Vetting.
• Minimum of two years’ post‑qualification experience in a patient‑facing role within a relevant clinical setting (e.g., Accident & Emergency, General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Prison Healthcare, or Ambulance Service).

Compensation and Details

• Salary: £41,000 per year.
• £1,000 bonus upon completion of 12 months service.
• Average estimated overtime: £3,500 per annum.
• Nursing and Paramedic registration (NMC/HCPC) paid by employer.
• Full‑time, fixed‑shift, rota‑based work.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (e.g., dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition, or hearing loss) and need us to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…