Custody Nurse or Paramedic
Care & Custody - A Mitie Company
Barnstaple, EX31 2AAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£41,500
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 November 2026
11 days leftJob description
If youre looking to take your nursing or paramedic career in a new direction, we offer a dynamic and innovative pathway with excellent opportunities f...
As a qualified nurse or paramedic, you can take your career in an exciting new direction by supporting some of societys most vulnerable individuals within the criminal justice system. We believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, and were looking for passionate clinicians who share this commitment and want to grow their clinical and forensic skills.
Working closely with the Police in custody suites, youll play a crucial role in delivering expert care to detainees. With 24/7 service coverage and a strong, supportive team, youll make a real difference every day.
- Salary £41,500 per year - £20,750 for PT
- £1000 bonus when completed 12 months service. £500 for PT
- Full time - this entails fixed shift working in a team rota pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for 2-day shifts followed by 2-night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
- 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 off, 2 nights, 4 days off. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.
- These patterns are contractually agreed with the customer: whereas there may be opportunities for a part-time or mutually agreed Bank contract, we require all employees to work full shifts, and part-time employees still need to carry out some Night shifts.
- Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum
- NMC/HCPC Registration paid
Alongside a Scottish Widows pension, youll enjoy access to a Blue Light Card and Mitie MiDeals, offering thousands of shopping, leisure and lifestyle discounts. Your health and wellbeing are supported through a Virtual GP service and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Mitie Choices also allows you to tailor your benefits, including extra holiday, dental and health plans, critical illness cover and discounted gym membership. You can take part in share schemes such as Save as You Earn and the Share Incentive Plan, and outstanding performance is recognised through the Mitie Stars awards, with vouchers worth hundredsor even thousandsof pounds. You can also earn £500 each time you refer a successful new colleague.
Qualifications
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 BritishPassportor ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months
- All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 October 2026
Last checked
28 October 2026
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