Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centres provide care for people who have experienced sexual harm across our 3 SARC sites in Truro, Plymouth and Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team of forensic nurse examiners. You will provide forensic examinations for those over the age of 16 who have been recently sexually assaulted or raped for holistic health and well-being assessments and to support police prosecutions.
We are looking for Nurses and Midwives that are eager to learn and develop within this specialism, which holds patient centred care at the very forefront of all that we do.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
You will be part of our multi-disciplinary team of doctors, specialist nurses, crisis workers and therapists. Devon and Cornwall SARCs are recognised nationally as a centre of best practice with their innovative and forward-thinking approach to delivering services to those that have experienced significant trauma.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. The SARC offers 24/7 care for adults who have recently been raped or sexually assaulted. This is a full time role, with a requirement to cover weekends and some nights on a rota basis.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings.
For further information please contact: Louise Barraclough, Lead Nurse and Safeguarding Lead on louise.barraclough@nhs.net or Tammy Saltern, Nurse Manager, on tammy.saltern@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
If the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Truro SARC, Truro Heath Part, Infirmary Hill
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2JA
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