Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the Health & Justice care sector? This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person to join a growing, innovative and market-leading service provider within Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
The role of SOE is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required. We're looking for caring and compassionate RNs, Midwives, RMNs or Paramedics to join us as Sexual Offence Examiners to provide holistic care and support to victims of sexual assault.
As a Sexual Offence Examiner, you'll receive full training and support to become a qualified Forensic Practitioner, with further opportunities to undertake additional higher education after one year in-post.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities will include:
* Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
* Develop forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
* Actively working in partnership with external MDTs and Police.
* 1st point of contact for victims, Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways.
* Manage and promote the self-referral pathway.
* Undertaking holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
* Producing individual management plans.
* Supporting the continued quality improvement of the service.
* Working under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
* Obtaining consent for Health and Forensic procedures.
About us
Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice. Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system.
Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first. Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years. At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field. We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.
Date posted
24 February 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£20.17 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
oc-1739985263-D3YS8
Job locations
Brandsford, Bromyard, WR6 5JD
Job description
Location: The Glade SARC, Bransford, Worcestershire and Telford, Shropshire.
Salary: £20.17 per hour.
Full Time Position Available - 40 hours
Hours: rota basis covering 24/7, 365 days per year.
Shift Rate: per 8-hour shift £161.36
Benefits
* Enhanced sickness pay scheme
* Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
* Enhanced Adoption Pay after 1 year's service
* Well-being programme
* Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
* 6 weeks annual leave
* Pension Scheme
* Bonus Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistant Programme
* Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
* A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses
* Funding for higher education courses after one year’s service
* £3000 estimated average overtime pay
* £3000 relocation allowance should they wish to move T&C's apply
* £1500 pro rata sign-on bonus
* £500 referral bonus
* £120 NMC registration fees per year
* £98.12 HCPC registration Fees per year
DE&I
Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Full NMC/HCP registration, Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic.
* Because of the nature of the Sexual Offence Examiner, applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e.
* Whilst the position may be based from one location, additional travel may be a requirement of the role across SARC's, therefore a UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
* Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required.
Experience Essential
* A minimum of 3 years A&E or Acute Care Experience + relevant post qualification experience.
* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
* Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
* Phlebotomy skills.
* Experience of autonomous working.
* Good communication skills.
* Enthusiastic non-judgmental approach.
* Experience working with vulnerable people.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
* Ability to work between the Telford and Bransford sites whilst on call.
* Willingness to provide staff DNA elimination sample.
Desirable
* Experience of working with victims of sexual assault
* Knowledge of safeguarding policy and procedure
* Experience of forensics
* Experience within General Practice, Emergency Medicine, sexual health, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare or Mental Health
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Mountain Healthcare Ltd
Address: Brandsford, Bromyard, WR6 5JD
Employer's website
Mountain Healthcare
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