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Custody Nurse or ParamedicNHS

Normanton, WF61FD Permanent £41,000
Posted 7 August 2026 Closing date 14 September 2026
Normanton Rail Station (1.5 miles away) Castleford Bus Station Coach Stop (2.1 miles away)

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

£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.

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 of2 dayshifts on, 8 days off, 2 nights, 4 days off.

Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.

Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum

NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Please read full job description attached.

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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