Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic
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Job summary
Could you work in a niche and sometimes challenging environment? You'll be working alongside the Police in custody suites caring for detainees.
As a nurse or paramedic you can have a career within the criminal justice system helping some of the most vulnerable people in society?
Do you want to make a difference in a specialised healthcare setting?
We require Registered (Adult) Nurses / RGNs, or Paramedics with 2 years' post qualification experience, who want to deliver gold standard care and be a proud part of a team who has this vision with a real passion for developing clinical, forensic and wider skills.
You must have the flexibly work not only in your base Custody suite but across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area.
A base salary of £40,000 FT ()£20,000 PT) on a 4-shift on (2 days, 2 nights) then 4-shift off pattern, scheduled for 2 years ahead so you can plan your life. (Averages 42 hours per week).
On top of this, you get a £1,000 (£500 PT) completion bonus when you successfully complete 12 months of service.
Main duties of the job
The custody suites can be an energetic place to work, with no two shifts the same. Whilst detained, we provide individuals with all their physical, mental healthcare and wellbeing needs, as well as gather any forensic samples needed by the police to aid their investigations. Making careful records on our computerised systems, you'll be assessing whether people are fit to be detained or released, administering medications when needed, completing forensic sampling and working with local Liaison and Diversion teams to address root cause issues that can actually prevent future crime.
About us
Mitie Care & Custody isthe market-leader in outsourced Police services in the UK. Our philosophy is all about delivering the Exceptional Every Day to the people in our care whilst providing you great training, development, and career opportunities.
What other benefits are there?
A Scottish Widows Pension including Life Assurance, 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 3,000 offers available from your favourite retailers, leisure and utilities companies!
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.
Own a piece of Mitie with a Save-as-Earn (SAYE) or Share Incentive Plan: A free share for every pair
You refer a colleague who successfully join us? That's £250 each time!
What about opportunities for growth?
Ongoing professional development, accredited by Teesside University
Forensic Licentiate for career progression: A Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM) qualification, as well as a wealth of other online learning courses
Opportunities to progress to Senior Healthcare Professional, and further opportunities
Details
Date posted
14 July 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£40,000 a year 20000 for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
E0059-ASKEYN
Job locations
Keynsham police station
Ashmead Rd,
Keynsham
BS31 1SA
Employer details
Employer name
Care & Custody - A Mitie Company
Address
Keynsham police station
Ashmead Rd,
Keynsham
BS31 1SA
Employer's website
https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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