Forensic Custody Paramedic or Nurse

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.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years' post‑qualification experience in a patient‑facing role within a relevant clinical setting, including Accident & Emergency (A&E), General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Prison Healthcare, or the Ambulance Service. You must have a driving licence. In collaboration with the Police, you will serve in custody suites, delivering healthcare to detainees and ensuring their safety through round‑the‑clock coverage according to a client‑agreed schedule.

You will provide high‑quality clinical services to detainees within custody suites, working in collaboration with the police to support both day and night rota patterns across the region. Your 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.

• RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration: 2 years post‑qualification (Band 5 minimum)
• Paramedic: 2 years post‑qualification
• Return to work in the UK, British passport or ILR for 3 years with no absences out of the country longer than 3 months
• Police vetting required

Salary £41,000 per year
£1,000 bonus after completing 12 months of service
Full time – fixed shift working pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for 2‑day shifts followed by 18:45 to 07:00 for 2‑night shifts
Rolling rota available 2 years in advance
Average estimated overtime £3,500 per annum
NMC/HCPC registration paid