Custody Nurse OR Paramedic

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

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

E0059-102932

Job locations

Exeter Police Station

Sidmouth Rd

Exeter

EX2 7HQ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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

Job responsibilities

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

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 British Passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

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 British Passport or 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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

Exeter Police Station

Sidmouth Rd

Exeter

EX2 7HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

Exeter Police Station

Sidmouth Rd

Exeter

EX2 7HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

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

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 British Passport or ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting