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 where applicable, 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 and substantial 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.
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.
Job responsibilities
Each county has its own dedicated Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the service has been commissioned to improve the immediate medical response and aftercare offered to victims of sexual assault and rape.
Mountain Healthcare are a specialist business 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 meets budgetary constraints.
This role is full-time, 40 hours per week.
Location: The Ferns SARC, Ipswich
Additional Location: SARC's within the East of England
Salary: £47,546 to £49,591 depending on qualifications and experience
Flexible seven-day rota supporting the clinical operational capacity.
There is a requirement to be flexible to cover on call shifts as and when required 7am - 7pm and to travel to SARC's if needed.
As an organisation that 'does the right thing', we believe you will be empowered to make a difference.
Our aim is to create and encourage an environment committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively and building on the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace and we uphold these principles in our behaviours.
We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
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 years' service
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (NMC) with a minimum of 3 years post qualification
* Basic Life Support (Training Provided).
* 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.
* Venepuncture trained.
* Managerial experience
* Leadership and management experience
* Having awareness of SARC commissioning
* Excel and Word skills.
* Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children
* Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Children and Adults
* Experience of working with individuals with complex needs
* Experience of working with individuals who have experienced sexual assault/violence
* Trained to complete forensic examinations.
* Mentoring experience
* Forensic Nurse or Sexual Offence Examiner experience or exposure
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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