# Police Custody Nurse / Paramedic > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/police-custody-nurse-paramedic/4c0c255f-13e6-439f-a9a0-e17c41dde3d9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/police-custody-nurse-paramedic/4c0c255f-13e6-439f-a9a0-e17c41dde3d9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** Leeds - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Paramedic - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 to £48,117 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-25T18:03:11.892Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9833-1036-26?employerCode=C9833 - **Application URL:** https://careers.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=1036&ATSI=leedscommunityhealthcare&jobboard=NHS+Jobs+v4&c=vacancyposter - **Employer website:** https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Are you ready to take your healthcare career in an exciting new direction? We are looking for skilled and compassionate Health Care Professionals (HCPs) to join our South Yorkshire police custody service, providing vital care to vulnerable individuals in a face paced and dynamic environment. We provide Healthcare in the following custody suites in Barnsley S70 2DL, Doncaster DN1 3HX Shepcote S9 1TP therefore no two days will be the same this is a unique opportunity to support a range of custody services within South Yorkshire. To join our team, you will need: - A Professional Qualification (RN, RMN)/Paramedic with 3 years post qualifying experience. - Current registration with the NMC/HCPC. - Experience in areas such as A&E, primary care, mental health, substance misuse. - Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to make decision under pressure. - Excellent communication skills, with a compassionate and non- judgmental approach. ### Main duties of the job As an HCP in police custody, you will provide high quality care to detainees, ensuring their health, safety and wellbeing while in custody. Working closely with police staff and other professionals, you will play a vital role in delivering clinical assessments and managing health risks. Main duties will include: - Conducting physical and mental health assessments for detainees. - Administering medications and managing ongoing heath conditions. - Delivering first aid and emergency care as needed. - Supporting individuals experiencing mental crises/substance misuse withdrawal. - Maintaining accurate clinical records and adhering to confidentiality in line with policy and procedure. - Liaising with multidisciplinary teams, including police staff and external heath services. ### About us Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. ### Details - Date posted: 25 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 6 - Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time - Reference number: VPDB4383DD - Job locations: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Leeds, S9 1TP, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. ## Person Specification ### General Requirements **Essential** - Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. **Desirable** - Please review the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section. ## Documents - [Job Description.docx (DOCX, 73 KB)](document:2971461) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.