Clinical SARC Manager - Trauma-Informed Forensic Lead

Mountain Healthcare Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ferns SARC in Suffolk, part of Mountain Healthcare, seeks a female NMC registered nurse to become Clinical SARC Manager. You will lead a trauma‑informed service, balance clinical duties with management, and guide a dedicated team across forensic and safeguarding standards.

Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm with occasional 9am–9pm shifts, you will benefit from clear salary progression after probation and after Enhanced registration.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with minimum three years post-qualification.
• Leadership or management experience within a clinical setting.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and children.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment and organisational skills.
• Willingness to work outside core hours to support 24-hour rota.
• Female applicants only, as permitted under applicable legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the Ferns SARC so the service is safe, effective and well led.
• Act as the CQC Registered Manager once your application is submitted.
• Build a positive, trauma-informed service culture that supports staff and clients.
• Operate the SARC clinical and forensic delivery as the primary contact for doctors.
• Support or undertake forensic examinations as trained.
• Maintain high standards of forensic practice including contamination control, evidence handling, chain of custody and Oasis documentation.
• Ensure equipment, kits, medication and consumables are safe, in date and compliant with UKAS requirements.
• Lead daily case reviews, clinical oversight, referrals and follow-up processes; governance and quality.
• Ensure compliance with CQC, ISO 15189, Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice and safeguarding requirements.
• Manage the SARC risk register, quality manual, asset register and incident reviews.
• Oversee audits, action plans, environmental monitoring and data accuracy.
• Act as Information Asset Owner, ensuring confidentiality and secure handling of records and forensic samples.
• Drive continuous improvement based on feedback and audits.
• Lead SARC staff including recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management.
• Oversee rota management, shift approval, leave planning and out-of-hours coverage.
• Ensure staff training compliance, safeguarding passports, revalidation and registrations.
• Provide supportive leadership promoting wellbeing and clinical culture.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Leadership experience

Vulnerable adults/children experience

Communication and organisation

Calm under pressure

UK driving licence

Willingness to cover out-of-hours

Female applicants only

Job description

The Ferns SARC in Suffolk, part of Mountain Healthcare, seeks a female NMC registered nurse to become Clinical SARC Manager. You will lead a trauma‑informed service, balance clinical duties with management, and guide a dedicated team across forensic and safeguarding standards.

Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm with occasional 9am–9pm shifts, you will benefit from clear salary progression after probation and after Enhanced registration.