Job summary
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 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 completion bonus when you successfully complete 12 months of service.
You refer a colleague who successfully join us? That's £500 each time!
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, and working with local Liaison and Diversion teams to address root cause issues that can prevent future crime.
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.
About us
We will support you every step of the way, developing your skills to professionally deliver this rewarding, sometimes challenging role with integrity and respect.
Ongoing professional development, 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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 completion bonus when you successfully complete 12 months of service.
If you refer a colleague who successfully join us? That's £500 each time!
Key Requirements
- You'll be a qualified RN Adult, RMN's(with dual registration),RGNs or Paramedics
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant field (General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare, Mental Health, or Ambulance Service)as an Adult RN or Registered Paramedic.
- 3 years UK residency
- You will need a current manual driving license with no restrictions to sometimes travel to other custody suites or local hospitals.
- All candidates are subject to police vetting checks
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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 completion bonus when you successfully complete 12 months of service.
If you refer a colleague who successfully join us? That's £500 each time!
Key Requirements
- You'll be a qualified RN Adult, RMN's(with dual registration),RGNs or Paramedics
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant field (General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare, Mental Health, or Ambulance Service)as an Adult RN or Registered Paramedic.
- 3 years UK residency
- You will need a current manual driving license with no restrictions to sometimes travel to other custody suites or local hospitals.
- All candidates are subject to police vetting checks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You'll be a qualifiedRN Adult, RMN's(with dual registration),RGNs or Paramedics
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experiencein a patient-facing rolewithin a relevant field (General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare, Mental Health, or Ambulance Service)as an Adult RN orRegisteredParamedic.
Residency
Essential
- You must have lived in the UK for at least three years 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You'll be a qualifiedRN Adult, RMN's(with dual registration),RGNs or Paramedics
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experiencein a patient-facing rolewithin a relevant field (General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare, Mental Health, or Ambulance Service)as an Adult RN orRegisteredParamedic.
Residency
Essential
- You must have lived in the UK for at least three years 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).
Additional information
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).
