Custody Nurse or Paramedic
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Care & Custody - A Mitie Company Custody Nurse or Paramedic
The closing date is 26 November 2026
Job summary
If youre looking to take your nursing or paramedic career in a new direction, we offer a dynamic and innovative pathway with excellent opportunities for progression and comprehensive training. The role involves working not only in your base Custody Suite but also across your designated region within Police Custody Suites and the wider Force area. No previous forensic experience is required, as full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£41,500 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
E0059-106437
Job locations
BARNSTAPLE:
Sticklepath
Barnstaple
EX31 2AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
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
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Care & Custody - A Mitie Company
Address
BARNSTAPLE:
Sticklepath
Barnstaple
EX31 2AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Care & Custody - A Mitie Company
Address
BARNSTAPLE:
Sticklepath
Barnstaple
EX31 2AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Sara Sanders
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£41,500 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
E0059-106437
Job locations
BARNSTAPLE:
Sticklepath
Barnstaple
EX31 2AA
United Kingdom
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