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Job Summary
If you are looking to redirect your career as a nurse or paramedic, we provide a dynamic and innovative pathway with opportunities for progression and extensive training.
The role requires flexibility to work not only in your base Custody suite but across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area.
No previous forensic experience required as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
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 believe in the right to healthcare for all, placing their health and wellbeing at the heart of our approach to care. We seek 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.
In collaboration with the Police, you will serve in custody suites, delivering healthcare to detainees. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety of detainees with round-the-clock coverage in the custody suites, in line with a schedule agreed upon with our client.
About Us
Benefits include a Scottish Widows Pension, a Blue Light card with shopping and leisure discounts, and the Mitie MiDeals scheme with over 3000 offers. We also offer health and wellbeing benefits like Virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and options to purchase extra holiday entitlement, dental insurance, health cash plans, critical illness cover, and discounted gym memberships. Additional schemes include Share Save, Share Incentive Plan, and recognition awards through the Mitie Stars program. Refer a colleague and earn £500 each time they join.
Job Details
Posted on: 06 May 2025
Salary: £41,000/year full-time, £20,500 part-time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Location: North Manchester Custody Suite, Monsall, M40 5BP
Responsibilities
Full-time: Fixed shifts in a 4-on, 4-off rota (06:45-19:00 day shifts, 18:45-07:00 night shifts). Part-time: Fixed shifts with a pattern of 2 days on, 8 days off, 2 nights, 4 days off. Rota planned 2 years in advance. Estimated overtime: £3500/year. NMC/HCPC registration paid.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* RN, RGN, or RMN with dual registration: 2+ years post-qualification, Band 5 minimum
* Paramedic: 2+ years post-qualification
* Experience in a patient-facing role in relevant fields (e.g., A&E, emergency medicine, prison healthcare)
* Driving license
* Right to work in UK, lived in UK for 3+ years, no significant gaps out of country
* Police vetting required
Additional Requirements:
This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and requires current UK professional registration.
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