Lead. Develop. Make a real impact.
Are you currently working in the Custody environment with 12+ months of experience? Ready for a new challenge where you'll lead a small team of Healthcare Professionals, guide clinical practice, and support the development of advanced forensic and clinical skills — not only in yourself, but across your team? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your custody career.
Salary
* Starting salary: £45,000
* Progression: Up to £49,000 once all professional development pathway training is passed following assessments.
About The Role
As a senior leader within our service, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring detained individuals receive safe, accurate and compassionate healthcare.
You Will
* Lead, support and supervise a team of Healthcare Professionals, ensuring high‑quality clinical assessments, robust documentation and consistent care standards.
* Oversee rota management, stepping in where necessary to maintain safe staffing and service continuity.
* Work closely with the Clinical Lead as part of an integrated leadership team, ensuring local processes reflect National Clinical Governance Standards.
* Champion best practice, continuous improvement and a culture of clinical excellence.
Your clinical expertise, leadership strengths and commitment to high standards will have a meaningful daily impact in the custody environment.
Minimum Requirements
* A qualified RN Adult, RMN (dual registration welcomed), RGN or Paramedic
* Able to demonstrate a minimum of 12 months' Custody experience
* Three years post‑qualification experience gained in one or more of the following: General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Walk‑in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare, Mental Health Services, Ambulance Service
* A UK resident for a minimum of 3 years
* Holder of a full manual driving licence (no restrictions), with the ability to travel to other custody suites and local hospitals as required
* Able to pass police vetting checks
Exceptional Professional Development Pathway
* Full appraisal and performance management training to help you excel and progress with confidence
* Specialist education and assessment training, equipping you with the skills to develop others
* Non‑Medical Independent & Supplementary Prescribing, enhancing your clinical scope
* Fully funded Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice in Custody Healthcare
* RCUK‑approved Advanced Life Support training to strengthen your emergency response skills
* Dedicated mentorship from highly experienced Clinical Leads
* Access to our bespoke Leading Together management development programme
* FFLM Licentiate in General Forensic Medicine (Part 1 & 2) completed within 5 years of joining
* UKAFN ASET in Forensic Practice achieved within 3 years of joining
* Specialist examined training in mental health and substance misuse
* A designated COMEA system to support the development of your professional portfolio and CV
If you're passionate about clinical leadership, committed to developing others and excited by the unique challenges of the custody environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and advance your career with purpose.
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