Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an alternative path in your nursing or paramedic career? We can offer a new and exciting career path in an ever-changing environment that can be fast paced with career progression with exceptional training provided. Working alongside the Police in custody suites caring for detainees.

Salary £36,720 per year + £1000 bonus when completed 12 months service. Full time (4 on, 4 off) and Part time roles available shifts will include days and Nights.

Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum

As a qualified nurse or paramedic, you can have a career within the criminal justice system helping some of the most vulnerable people in society who we believe should have the right to healthcare to ensure their health and wellbeing is at the centre of our care approach. We are looking for people 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.

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.

RN, RGN or dual RMN/RGN Nursing: 2 years - Essential Band 5 minimum

Paramedic 2 years - Essential

HCPC/NMC PIN (required)

Driving Licence (required)

All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

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, and working with local Liaison and Diversion teams to address root cause issues that can prevent future crime.

We will support you every step of the way, developing your skills to professionally deliver this rewarding, sometimes challenging role with integrity and respect. You will receive a full induction and training given to start the role. Ongoing professional development, as well as a wealth of other online learning courses and of course many opportunities to progress to Senior Healthcare Professional and beyond.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN, RGN or dual RMN/RGN Nursing: 2 years - Essential Band 5 minimum
• Paramedic 2 years - Essential
• HCPC/NMC PIN (required)
• Driving Licence (required)
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

Residency

Essential

• You must have lived in the UK for at least three years in order to be considered for this role.

Driving

Essential

• You will need a current manual driving license with no restrictions to sometimes travel to other custody suites or local hospitals.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

Derbyshire Constabulary

Butterley Grange, Coach Road,

Ripley

DE53RS

Employer's website

https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)