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 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 Opportunity SARC Coordinator (Manager)
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 SARCs if needed.
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
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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