Forensic Sexual Offence Examiner - Nurse to Practitioner

Mountain Healthcare Ltd; Brampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sickness pay

Pension Scheme

CPD training courses

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Mountain Healthcare is seeking a Sexual Offence Examiner to provide holistic care to victims of sexual assault at Spring Lodge SARC, Lincoln. Training will be provided to become a qualified Forensic Practitioner, with opportunities for further education after one year in-post.

Role involves working 12-hour shifts, flexible 24h cover (8am–8pm or 8pm–8am), some on-call nights, and potential travel across SARCs in the UK. Female-only requirement due to occupational qualification.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, Midwife or Paramedic with appropriate registration.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Experience of autonomous working.

Responsibilities

• Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
• Develop forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
• Collaborate with external MDTs and Police.
• First point of contact for victims, Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways.
• Manage and promote the self-referral pathway.
• Undertake holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
• Produce individual management plans.
• Support the continued quality improvement of the service.
• Work under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
• Obtain consent for Health and Forensic procedures.

Skills

Nurse (RN)

Midwife

Paramedic

Post-qualification experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Confidentiality awareness

Phlebotomy

Autonomous working

Job description

Mountain Healthcare is seeking a Sexual Offence Examiner to provide holistic care to victims of sexual assault at Spring Lodge SARC, Lincoln. Training will be provided to become a qualified Forensic Practitioner, with opportunities for further education after one year in-post.

Role involves working 12-hour shifts, flexible 24h cover (8am–8pm or 8pm–8am), some on-call nights, and potential travel across SARCs in the UK. Female-only requirement due to occupational qualification.