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 the 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
As well as a Scottish Widows Pension, you will qualify for a Blue Light card and associated shopping and leisure discounts. And if that is not enough, there is also the Mitie MiDeals: another discount scheme with over 3000 offers available from your favourite retailers, leisure and utilities companies.
Health and wellbeing benefits: 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.
Plus, share investment schemes, including Save-as-Earn (SAYE) and a Share Incentive Plan: A free share for every pair.
The Mitie Stars programme provides voucher awards for exceptional performance: recognition across the company and bonuses running to hundreds of pounds (thousands when judged to be the best Mitie Stars!).
You refer a colleague who successfully joins us? That is £500 each time!
Details
Date posted: 21 August 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £20,500 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: E0059-80028
Job locations: Northern Area Custody Facility, Forge Lane, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 5NP
Job Description
Job responsibilities include a £500 bonus when completing 12 months of service (£500 for PT). Part-time shifts are fixed: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and 18:45 to 07:00 for night shifts, in a 2 days on, 8 days off, 2 nights, 4 days off rota pattern. A rolling rota is available 2 years in advance. Estimated overtime is around £3500 per year. NMC/HCPC Registration paid.
Please read the full job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration: 2 years post qualification, Band 5 minimum
* Paramedic: 2 years post qualification
* Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role within relevant fields such as General Practice, A&E, Emergency Medicine, acute medicine, Walk-in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare, or Ambulance Service
* Driving Licence (required)
* Must have RTW in UK, Lived in UK with British Passport or ILR for 3 years, with no gaps out of country more than 3 months
* All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see NHS Careers website.
Additional information
Same as above regarding Disclosure and Barring Service Check and UK Registration.
Employer details
Care & Custody - A Mitie Company
Address: Northern Area Custody Facility, Forge Lane, Stoke-on-trent, ST1 5NP
Website: https://www.mitie.com
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