Clinical SARC Manager (West Midlands)

Mountain Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical forensic healthcare provider in Birmingham is looking for a Clinical SARC Manager to lead trauma-informed services for sexual assault victims. This full-time role includes management, clinical oversight, and creating a supportive environment for staff and clients. The ideal candidate is an NMC registered nurse with leadership experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with vulnerable populations. A full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

Salary progression after probation

SOE training and management development

Support from a network of SARC Managers

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with at least three years of experience.
• Experience in a leadership or management role within a clinical setting.
• Confident working with vulnerable populations.
• Willingness to work outside core hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational, clinical, and forensic delivery of services.
• Oversee the safe and effective daily operations of the service.
• Ensure compliance with necessary regulations and quality standards.
• Build strong partnerships with external agencies.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Clinical judgment

Ability to work with vulnerable populations

Calm under pressure

Full UK driving licence

Education

Minimum of three years post-qualification experience

Job description

About the Role

Are you a female NMC registered nurse ready to step into a leadership role that blends clinical expertise, forensic standards and service management?

Horizon SARC in Birmingham is looking for a Clinical SARC Manager to lead a specialist, trauma-informed service that supports adults and children following sexual assault.

You will combine management leadership with two clinical days each week, while guiding a team who deliver safe, compassionate and high quality care.

Job Opportunity

Horizon SARC provides specialist clinical care, forensic examinations and emotional support to people affected by sexual assault.

As Clinical SARC Manager you will lead the full operational, clinical and forensic delivery of the service. This is a permanent, full‑time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with an expectation to work outside these hours to support a 24‑hour rota.

Responsibilities

Service Leadership

• Oversee day‑to‑day running of Horizon 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 both staff and clients
• Act as the operational single point of contact for SARC doctors

Clinical and Forensic Delivery

• Support or undertake forensic examinations once 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, the Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice and all 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, safety and secure handling of records and forensic samples
• Drive continuous improvement based on service user feedback and audit findings

People Leadership

• Lead all SARC staff including recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing performance management
• Oversee rota management, shift approval, leave planning and out‑of‑hours coverage
• Ensure staff maintain training compliance, safeguarding passports, revalidation and professional registrations
• Provide supportive leadership that promotes wellbeing, development and a strong clinical culture

Partnership and Multi‑Agency Work

• Build strong relationships with police forces, commissioners, safeguarding boards, NHS partners and local agencies
• Prepare quarterly performance reports for NHSE
• Represent the service at operational groups, MDT meetings and SARC management reviews
• Identify service gaps and contribute to business cases to enhance the service

Benefits and Development

This role includes clear salary progression after probation and further uplift when your Registered Manager application is submitted. You will receive SOE training, clinical supervision, peer review and management development, along with support from a wider network of SARC Managers.

Essential Skills

• NMC registered nurse with a minimum of three years post‑qualification
• Leadership or management experience within a clinical setting
• Confident working with vulnerable adults and children
• Strong communication, clinical judgment and organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to work outside core hours when needed to support the 24‑hour rota
• Female applicants only, as permitted under the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e

Desirable

• Experience within SARCs, forensic healthcare, sexual violence services or safeguarding
• Training or experience in forensic examinations
• Experience working with police, commissioners or multi‑agency safeguarding partners

About the Company

Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, we provide Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice.

Our values are Be Kind and Do the Right Thing. We provide holistic, trauma‑informed care that improves long‑term health outcomes across the criminal justice system.

DE&I

We aim to create an inclusive environment that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcomed irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality or other personal circumstances.