Custody Nurse or Paramedic

Are you a Nurse or Paramedic looking for a new direction but not ready to take the leap from your current role? Look at our bank opportunities. You will be working alongside the Police in custody suites caring for detainees, you can have a career within the criminal justice system helping some of the most vulnerable people in society. We require Registered (Adult) Nurses / RGNs, or Paramedics with 2 years' post qualification experience, who want to deliver gold standard care and be a proud part of a team who has this vision with a real passion for developing clinical, forensic and wider skills. 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 will 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. No previous forensic experience required we will provide all your training.

Responsibilities

Working alongside the Police in custody suites caring for detainees; Providing individuals with physical, mental healthcare and wellbeing needs while detained; Gathering forensic samples needed by the police to aid investigations; Making careful records on computerised systems; Assessing whether people are fit to be detained or released; Administering medications when needed; Working with local Liaison and Diversion teams to address root cause issues that can prevent future crime

Requirements

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); HCPC/NMC registration; Driving Licence; Must be a UK resident for 3 years with no gaps out of country more than 3 months; Subject to Police Vetting; Flexibility to work in base Custody suite and across assigned region in Police Custody Suites and Force area

Nice to have

Previous forensic experience

Benefits

Pension; Life Assurance; Cycle to Work Scheme; Employee Shares Schemes; Salary Finance Options; Holiday; Virtual GP; Financial wellbeing assistance via Salary Finance scheme; Flexible benefits platform Choices; Dental insurance; Dining cards; Coffee clubs; Technology products; High street discounts via MiDeals; Save-as-you-earn scheme; Mitie Matching Share Plan; Mitie Stars recognition with cash prizes; Training and development opportunities