Lead Clinician Swansea Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 155,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health board as a Lead Clinician at the Swansea Sexual Assault Referral Centre. This role offers a unique opportunity to advocate for children and develop care pathways within a supportive multi-agency team. With no on-call commitments and a focus on community health, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering excellent care for vulnerable children. Enjoy the vibrant city life of Swansea while making a significant impact in the community. This fixed-term position promises professional growth and the chance to collaborate with esteemed medical professionals.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in child advocacy and clinical pathways.
• Must have GMC registration and relevant clinical qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for children within the SARC, ensuring care aligns with UN rights.
• Collaborate with the Welsh Regional Lead for seamless service integration.

Skills

Advocacy for children

Clinical governance

Collaboration with multi-agency teams

Education

GMC registration

Clinical qualifications

Job description

Job Summary

Do you share our Health Board values: Caring for each other, Working together, Always improving? If so, we invite you to join Swansea Bay University HB as a Lead Clinician at the Swansea Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for 2 sessions. This fixed-term role is for 3 years, based at Langdon House, SA1. The service provides historic and acute sexual assault medicals for children, offering support based on presentation and needs. The Welsh Regional SARC sees children up to 14 years old who have experienced an acute sexual assault, seen jointly with a Forensic Medical Examiner and a Paediatrician. The Lead Clinician will develop care pathways, governance mechanisms, and support clinical pathways for adults at Swansea SARC. The role involves advocacy, training, and has no current on-call commitments; out-of-hours work is negotiable.

Main Duties

The post holder will advocate for children within the SARC setting, supporting care aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Collaborating with the Welsh Regional Lead, you'll ensure Swansea's service integrates seamlessly with Cardiff's, promoting a sustainable Paediatric SARC service across South & West Wales. You'll work within a friendly, supportive, multi-agency team, providing time and reassurance to children and families, aiming for the best outcomes. We are committed to excellence, early intervention, and community health.

About Us

Swansea Bay University Health Board serves around 390,000 people in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea, with a £1 billion budget and 12,500 staff. We partner with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, and others, operating Morriston, Singleton, and Neath Port Talbot hospitals. Swansea, Wales' second-largest city, offers vibrant city life, coastal scenery, beaches, and sports facilities, making it an ideal base for exploring South-West Wales.

Date Posted

29 April 2025

Salary & Contract

£106,000 to £154,760 per year, commensurate with experience. Fixed-term, 36 months, part-time.

Location

Swansea regional SARC hub, Unit 3 Langdon House, Langdon Rd, SA1 8QY, Swansea.

Job Responsibilities

Full details available in the supporting documents section, provided bilingually in English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Includes essential and desirable qualifications, experience, skills, personal attributes, and other requirements such as DBS clearance, GMC registration, and specific clinical qualifications.

Additional Requirements

Includes DBS checks, sponsorship information, UK registration, and legal considerations related to employment in the UK.

Employer Details

Swansea Bay University Health Board, Swansea regional SARC hub, Unit 3 Langdon House, Langdon Rd, Swansea, SA1 8QY. https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/