Sexual Offence Examiner - Bransford/Telford SARC
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 Examiner 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.
* 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.
Job details
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 years' 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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.
* While 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
* 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.
* Experience of autonomous working.
* 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.
* 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.
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