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Join Our Healthcare Team in Police Custody Suites – Nationwide Roles Available
Looking to take your nursing or paramedic career in a new direction? Join a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, working alongside police to care for detainees. We offer full training, career progression, and a chance to make a real difference.”
1. Salary £20,- £41, per year dependant on position.
2. £ bonus when completed 12 months service (£ for PT).
3. Full time - this entails fixed shift working in a team rota pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for 2-day shifts followed by 2-night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
4. Part time - this entails fixed shift working: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, working in a team rota pattern of 2-day shifts on, 8 days, 2 nights, 4 days off. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
5. Average estimated overtime £ per annum
6. NMC/HCPC Registration paid
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 seeking dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a challenging and rewarding setting.
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.
7. Experience: Essential:
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 a relevant field: 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 British Passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months
All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting
8. Licence/Certification:
HCPC/NMC (required)
Driving Licence (required)
All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting
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.
What about opportunities for growth?
We're committed to your growth. You'll receive:
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
- Access to a wide range of online learning resources
- Clear pathways to progress into Senior Healthcare Professional roles and beyond
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to join a team that values your skills and supports your growth.
Learn more about Mitie Care & Custody and our values .”
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Connor Moore at .