At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team providing care to detained individuals and ensure their wellbeing.
- Company: Join a supportive healthcare provider focused on custody and community health.
- Benefits: Earn up to £49,000 plus overtime, flexible benefits, and high-street discounts.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process with excellent training and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified RN or Paramedic with custody experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 49000 £ per year.
Starting salary of £45,000 can earn up to £49,000 when all training is completed. Typical overtime shifts at premium rates can bring an additional £3,500. Refer a friend and receive £500.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified RN Adult, RMN, RGN, or Paramedic (dual registration)
- 12 months previous custody experience, 3 years post‑qualification experience in general practice, emergency medicine, walk‑in centres, substance misuse services, prison healthcare, mental health, or ambulance service as an adult RN
- 3 years UK residency
- Current manual driving licence without restrictions, to travel to other custody suites or local hospitals as required
- All candidates are subject to police vetting checks
Role Responsibilities
Your main responsibility will be to lead a team of HCPs providing detained individuals with accurate assessments and ensuring their care and wellbeing needs are met. You will review rota gaps and cover as necessary, supervise and appraise HCPs, and work as part of an integrated team with the clinical lead and lead senior to ensure that local processes follow national clinical governance standards and the forces specific needs.
Training Provided
- Appraisal and performance management training
- Non‑medical independent and supplementary prescribing
- Master’s degree in advanced clinical practice in custody healthcare
- RCUK approved advanced life support training
- Mentoring from experienced clinical leads
- Our bespoke “Leading Together” management training course
- UKAFN ASET in forensic practice within 3 years of recruitment
- Examined mental health and substance misuse training
Benefits
We offer virtual GP services for you and members of your household via video or phone. Financial wellbeing assistance is available through our Salary Finance scheme, which allows you to access up to 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee and offers competitive loans. We provide a flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices, where you can purchase up to five extra holidays each year, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, and technology products at an affordable cost. You gain access to high‑street discounts from thousands of retailers, gyms and more via our MiDeals platform, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, life cover of up to four times your salary, enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. Recognition through Mitie Stars awards employees cash prizes each month and a potential top prize of £10,000 at year‑end.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting us.
Senior Custody Nurse or Paramedic in Essex employer: Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
As a Senior Custody Nurse or Paramedic with us, you will join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care to detained individuals. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programmes, including advanced clinical practice and management courses, alongside a flexible benefits platform that enhances your work-life balance. Located in a vibrant community, we offer competitive salaries, generous overtime opportunities, and a culture that values inclusivity and recognition, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in healthcare.
Contact Details:
Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services Recruitment Team
