Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional

Overview

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.

• Collaborate with police to serve in custody suites, delivering healthcare to detainees.
• Deliver high‑quality care under pressure and manage diverse clinical situations in a custody environment.
• Work across the assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area as required.
• Maintain full shift coverage (day and night) in line with the agreed roster.
• Follow a rolling rota available up to 2 years in advance.
• Have a valid driving licence to travel between sites.

• Part‑time fixed shift: 06:45‑19:00 for day shifts and 18:45‑07:00 for night shifts.
• Team rota pattern of 2‑day shifts on, 8 days off, 2 nights, 4 days off.
• Full shifts required; part‑time staff must also cover some night shifts.

• Annual salary: £20,500.
• Bonus: £500 upon completion of 12 months service.
• Estimated overtime: £3,500 per annum.
• NMC/HCPC registration paid.

• RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration, 2 years post‑qualification, Band 5 minimum.
• Paramedic with 2 years post‑qualification.
• Minimum of two years’ post‑qualification experience in a patient‑facing role within a relevant clinical setting (e.g., A&E, GP, Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Prison Healthcare, Ambulance Service).
• Eligible to work in the UK (RTW, lived in UK, British passport or ILR for 3 years with no gaps over 3 months).
• All candidates subject to Police vetting.