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Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic


Company : NHS


Location : Great Yarmouth, England


Created : 2025-05-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job summary If you are looking to redirect your career as a nurse or paramedic, we provide a dynamic and innovative pathway with opportunities for progression and extensive training. 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. No previous forensic experience required as full training will be given. Main duties of the jobAs 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. In collaboration with the Police, you will serve in custody suites, delivering healthcare to detainees. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety of detainees with round-the-clock coverage in the custody suites, in line with a schedule agreed upon with our client. About usAs well as a Scottish Widows Pension, you will qualify for a Blue Light card and associated shopping and leisure discounts. And if that is not enough, there is also the Mitie MiDeals: another discount scheme with over 3000 offers available from your favourite retailers, leisure and utilities companies. Health and wellbeing benefits: We have a Virtual GP service to get ahead on appointments, and Employee Assistance Programme for any financial, relationship or mental health issues. The Mitie Choices programme provides the opportunity to purchase extra Holiday Entitlement, Dental Insurance, Health cash plans, critical illness cover, and discounted gym membership. Plus, share investment schemes, including Save-as-Earn (SAYE) and a Share Incentive Plan: A free share for every pair The Mitie Stars programme provides voucher awards for exceptional performance: recognition across the company and bonuses running to hundreds of pounds (thousands when judged to be the best Mitie Stars!) You refer a colleague who successfully join us? That is £500 each time! Date posted: 01 May 2025 Pay scheme: Other Salary: £20,500 a year Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time Reference number: E0059-73351 Job locations5 Thamesfield Way, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0DH Job descriptionJob responsibilities£500 bonus when completed 12 months service. 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. Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum NMC/HCPC Registration paid Please read full job description attached. Person SpecificationQualifications 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 Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website .#J-18808-Ljbffr