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Custody Nurse or ParamedicNHS

Swindon South Marston, SN3 4RB Permanent £41,500
Posted 21 September 2026 Closing date 20 October 2026
Swindon Rail Station (2.8 miles, direct) Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) (25.3 miles, direct) Coach Park (16.3 miles, direct)

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.

Job description

Salary £41,500 per year

£1000 bonus when completed 12 months service.

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

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.

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