The role of SARC Manager is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required.
Acting as the advocate for patients who attend the centre, you will empower them to feel in control and support them during the forensic examination process.
Main duties of the job
The role will include:
* The SARC Manager will be accountable for coordinating and delivering safe and effective services to all clients of the SARC, meeting national and local targets in relation to rape and sexual assault.
* The post-holder will be required to evaluate and assess current service delivery and implement changes in practice that deliver significant improvements in access and service delivery, whilst working within a budget. Additionally, the post-holder will be responsible for the management of all employees associated with the SARC.
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 responsibilities
This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person with a desire to help others at the greatest time of need. Each county has its own dedicated Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), commissioned to improve the immediate medical response and aftercare offered to victims of sexual assault and rape.
Mountain Healthcare is already providing similar services to 20 other SARCs in locations across the UK. For this role, you will work as the SARC Manager and will be responsible for coordinating all activities related to the smooth running of the SARC.
The SARC Manager will effectively lead and manage this multi-agency Centre and services, playing a pivotal role in developing a strategic vision for the service, ensuring changes meet internal and external expectations and budgetary constraints. You will help cover the service predominantly out of office hours, including nights and weekends.
Location: The Solace SARC, Bicester
Additional Location: Kidlington
Salary: £48,000 (Pro Rata) depending on qualifications and experience
Full Time Position Available - 40 hours per week
There is a requirement to be flexible to cover on-call shifts as required from 7am - 7pm and to travel to SARCs if needed.
As an organisation that 'does the right thing', we believe you will be empowered to make a difference.
Company Benefits
* Enhanced sickness pay scheme
* Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
* 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
Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (NMC) with a minimum of 3 years post qualification
* Basic Life Support (Training Provided)
* Venepuncture trained
* Trained to complete forensic examinations
* Please note, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and Police vetting NVVP Level 2 checks
* Because of the nature of this role, 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.
Experience
* Working with vulnerable people
* Excellent communication skills and styles
* Proven strong judgement and analysis
* Managerial experience
* Having awareness of SARC commissioning
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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