Custody Nurse or Paramedic - Part time

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Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Ipswich
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£20,500 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Registered Nurse (RN/RGN/RMN) Paramedic Patient-facing clinical experience Driving License Clinical assessment Forensic healthcare Police vetting NMC/HCPC registration

FULL DESCRIPTION

Custody Nurse or Paramedic - Part time

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (Care and Custody)

Location: Ipswich, UK

Salary: £20,500 per year

Job Type: Part-time

Work Type: On-site

Job Description

As 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.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant clinical setting. Suitable environments include Accident & Emergency (A&E), General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Prison Healthcare, or the Ambulance Service. This experience should demonstrate your ability to deliver high-quality care, work under pressure, and manage diverse clinical situations effectively.

You must have a Driving license.

In collaboration with the Police, you'll 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.

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.

Key Details

  • Salary £20,500 per year
  • £500 bonus after 12 months service
  • Part time: fixed shift pattern – 2 day shifts (06:45-19:00), 8 days off, 2 night shifts (18:45-07:00), 4 days off
  • Rolling rota available 2 years in advance
  • Average estimated overtime £3,500 per annum
  • NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN, RGN or RMN with dual registration): 2 years post qualification - Band 5 minimum
  • Paramedic: 2 years post qualification
  • Must have RTW in UK, lived in UK with British Passport or ILR for 3+ years, no gaps out of country more than 3 months
  • All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting
  • Valid Driving license

Benefits

  • Virtual GP for you and your household
  • Financial wellbeing assistance through Salary Finance
  • Flexible lifestyle benefits platform (Choices) – extra holiday, critical illness insurance, dental, technology products
  • High street discounts via MiDeals
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Life cover up to 4x salary
  • Enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn scheme, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Matching Share Plan
  • [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Stars recognition with cash prizes up to £10,000
  • Training and development opportunities

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