Forensic Custody Nurse or Paramedic

Job summary

Could you work in a niche and sometimes challenging environment? You'll be working alongside the Police in custody suites caring for detainees.

• As a nurse or paramedic you can have a career within the criminal justice system helping some of the most vulnerable people in society?

• Do you want to make a difference in a specialised healthcare setting?

• 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.

You must have the flexibly work not only in your base Custody suite but across an assigned region in the Police Custody Suites and Force area.

• On top of this, you get a £1,000 completion bonus when you successfully complete 12 months of service.

Main duties of the job

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'll 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 actually prevent future crime.

Mitie Care & Custody isthe market-leader in outsourced Police services in the UK. Our philosophy is all about delivering the Exceptional Every Day to the people in our care whilst providing you great training, development, and career opportunities.

About us

• As well as Private medical care, a Scottish Widows Pension including Life Assurance, you'll qualify for a Blue Light card and associated shopping and leisure discounts. And if that is not enough, there is also the Mitie MiDeals: anotherdiscount scheme with over 3,000 offers available from your favourite retailers, leisure and utilities companies!

• 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.

• Own a piece of Mitie with a Save-as-Earn (SAYE) or Share Incentive Plan: A free share for every pair

• You refer a colleague who successfully join us? That's £250 each time!

• We will support you every step of the way, developing your skills to professionally deliver this rewarding, sometimes challenging role with integrity and respect.

  • Ongoing professional development, accredited by Teesside University

  • Forensic Licentiate for career progression: A Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM) qualification, as well as a wealth of other online learning courses

  • Opportunities to progress to Senior Healthcare Professional, and further opportunities

Employer details

Employer name

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

Greater Manchester Police

Chorley Road

Swinton

Manchester

M27 6BA

Employer's website

https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

Greater Manchester Police

Chorley Road

Swinton

Manchester

M27 6BA

Employer's website

https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)

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