Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

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Job summary

Do you want to make a difference in a specialised healthcare setting? 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.

We require Registered (Adult) Nurses / RGNs, RMNs (dual registered) 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.

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.

There are vacancies across the UK.

What can I expect to earn?

£40,000

Full time work 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. Other shift patterns available.

Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum

On top of this, you get a £1,000 completion bonus when you successfully complete 12 months of service.

Main duties of the job

What does the role involve?

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.

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,

The Mitie Choices programme provides the opportunity to purchase extra Holiday Entitlement, Dental Insurance, Health cash plans, critical illness cover, and discounted gym membership.

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 an Employee Assistance Programme for any financial, relationship or mental health issues.

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 £500 each time!

Date posted

24 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 a year 20000 for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0059-mancASHTON

Job locations

Greater Manchester Police

Manchester Road

Ashton-under-lyne

Lancashire

OL7 0BQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full job description please see attached document.

For any further information please contact recruitment

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full job description please see attached document.

For any further information please contact recruitment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You'll be a qualified RN Adult, RMN (with dual registration), RGN or Paramedic
  • 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 qualified RN Adult, RMN (with dual registration), RGN or Paramedic
  • 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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

Greater Manchester Police

Manchester Road

Ashton-under-lyne

Lancashire

OL7 0BQ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

Greater Manchester Police

Manchester Road

Ashton-under-lyne

Lancashire

OL7 0BQ


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Partner

Parminder Matharu

parminder.matharu@mitie.com

07514729319

Date posted

24 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 a year 20000 for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0059-mancASHTON

Job locations

Greater Manchester Police

Manchester Road

Ashton-under-lyne

Lancashire

OL7 0BQ


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