Band 5 Custody Nurse / Paramedic – Northampton
Salary: £37,000 per annum, rising to £38,110 after a successful six-month probation
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a proactive Band 5 Custody Nurse or Paramedic to join a dynamic and compassionate healthcare team in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful work within a forward-thinking company that values high-quality care, professional development, and long-term career growth.
In this role, you’ll work autonomously within custody contracts, treating patients and detainees with a wide range of healthcare needs. Your expertise will contribute directly to improving health outcomes and ensuring the safe, ethical, and effective management of those in custody.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to calls from the control centre, providing high-standard clinical assessments and care to detainees.
- Assess fitness for detention, interviews, release, or transfer, while delivering healthcare interventions for minor illnesses or injuries.
- Conduct forensic examinations, document and offer opinions on injuries, and collect DNA evidence as required.
- Examine and treat police officers or staff injured on duty, maintaining accurate records.
- Collect specimens in accordance with legislative and evidential requirements, ensuring compliance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
- Prepare written statements within 7–10 days of request and provide oral testimony in court when needed.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
- Assess individuals for alcohol or drug intoxication, withdrawal, mental health, and learning disabilities.
- Support the development of medical services in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and Head of Clinical Operations.
- Promote equality, diversity, dignity, respect, information governance, and safeguarding in all aspects of practice.
- Use the RADAR System efficiently and in line with company protocols.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (Adult) or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration.
- Minimum of two years post-qualification experience (or three years, depending on the contract).
- Background in A&E, ITU, EAU, SAU, or similar acute settings is advantageous.
- Valid UK driving licence and access to a car.
Perks and Benefits
- Annual reimbursement of one professional registration fee (NMC or HCPC).
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after five years, plus bank holidays.
- Sick pay improving with tenure – four weeks, rising to six weeks after three years (post-probation).
- Attractive overtime rates from 1.25x up to double time during Christmas, with additional enhancements for consistent overtime.
- Death in service benefit for added peace of mind.
- Statutory pension contributions and access to an employee assistance programme.
- Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile for travel.
- Free uniforms and ongoing training, including revalidation support to maintain your professional development.
About Sanctuary Personnel
Sanctuary Personnel is an award-winning recruitment agency with an excellent Trustpilot rating based on over 1,000 reviews. We connect qualified professionals with roles that suit their experience and offer competitive pay rates with exceptional ongoing support.
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £37,000.00-£38,110.00 per year
Experience:
- post-graduate RGN/Paramedic: 2 years (required)
- A&E, ITU, EAU, SAU, or similar acute: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Registered Nurse (Adult) or Paramedic registration (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
