Job Title: Custody Healthcare Practitioner (Registered Nurse / Registered Paramedic)
Location: London
Experienced first level Registered Adult / Mental Health / Children Nurses and Paramedics required.
Aggressive? Or suffering from a mental health crisis? Uncooperative? Or in need of an appropriate adult? Substance misuser? Or suffering from a head injury? This is where your detective skills really count.
Are you looking for a hugely rewarding challenge in a new environment? Are you ready to put your clinical knowledge to the test, whilst enhancing your independent practice?
The Met Police are seeking confident, experienced clinicians who wish to work as an integral part of the custody suite team throughout London. You will be skilled in the provision of care for acutely unwell patients and have an aptitude for managing mental health conditions.
We will introduce you to new areas of practice through a custody-focused induction and you will be able to develop skills through supported shifts.
The development programme will prepare you to take responsibility for:
- Ensuring the continuing health, safety and welfare of detainees within police custody
- Assessing and formulating tailored care plans for vulnerable people with multiple medical conditions – some of which may limit their ability to be detained and interviewed
- Providing clinical guidance for custody staff responsible for the observation of detainees
- Ensuring accurate clinical and police records
- Responding to clinical emergencies
- Collecting forensic samples to assist police in their investigations
- Commitment to improving clinical practice through education, research and innovation.
We actively support professional development with an in-house programme and access to external courses using the annual CPD funding of £1000.
Salary: Total salary will be between £53,571.60 to £59,422.40. We may be able to salary match current basic salary if within pay scale. This includes 20% shift allowance (15% during induction), location allowance of £1928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1000. We also offer generous bonus scheme including £2,500 joining bonus, £2,500 bonus after one year's service.
Working pattern 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off duty continuous rota.
Upcoming Events
MPS Healthcare will be exhibiting a Virtual Open Day Event online via Microsoft Teams for Experienced first level Registered Adult / Mental Health / Children Nurses and Paramedics, this is a great opportunity to meet members of our healthcare team, learn more about the role and ask questions.
Please register your interest using the below links
Tuesday 9th December 2025 - https://policecareers.tal.net/vx/appcentre-External/brand-3/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/6/pl/1/opp/20140-Custody-Healthcare-Practitioner-Virtual-Open-Day/en-GB
Essential Criteria
You MUST be a first level registered adult nurse, mental health, children’s nurse or paramedic holding current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council / Health and Care Professions Council.
You MUST have been registered for a minimum of three years.
You WILL have a competency level equivalent to NHS Band 6 within the Health Service.
You MUST be competent in venepuncture on your first day of appointment
Children’s nurse should have experience in secure settings, such as Young Offender Institutes, Secure training centres or similar. Dual trained as an adult or mental health nurse is ideal but not essential. Children’s nurses will be expected to work with adult detainees in custody.
Further Reading
In support of your application and future interview, we recommend background reading on Police Custody as you will need to have some awareness of this during your interview. Therefore, we have suggested the following source:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/police/powers/custody/?view=Standard
We will not expect you to have an in-depth knowledge of any area of Police Custody or PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Ace 1984) as you will receive full training if you are successful after interview, however, as you may be asked to apply clinical knowledge to an unfamiliar location or situation, it would be beneficial for you to gain a basic overview.
To Apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via an online application form with a CV and a personal statement of approximately 250 words to explain your reasons for applying for the post, and describing your transferable skills and experience. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
Thank you for applying for the role of Custody Healthcare Practitioner (Nurse or Paramedic) We look forward to receiving your application and where you are selected to attend for an interview this will be in two stages.
Stage 1 – 30 minute MS Teams interview discussing your experience and clinical skills
Successful candidates will then progress to the next stage.
Stage 2 – one hour face to face assessment looking more in-depth at your transferrable skills and competencies to work as an independent practitioner in custody. This assessment will be a combination of interview questions and an element of scenario-based assessments looking at practical clinical skills.
The MPS’s recruitment practices reflect our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The MPS is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date for applications - TBC
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