SARC Manager/Sexual Offence Examiner - Nottingham

Mountain Healthcare; Arnold; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SOE training

Clinical supervision

Peer review

Management development

Network support

Job summary

Mountain Healthcare is recruiting for a SARC Manager at The Topaz Centre SARC in Nottingham. You will oversee day-to-day operations, support forensic examination delivery, and drive governance and quality across the service.

The role requires NMC registration (nurse, midwife, or paramedic) with at least three years post-qualification experience, a driving licence, and willingness to work outside core hours to support a 24-hour rota.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse, midwife, or registered paramedic with a minimum of three years post qualification experience.
• 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.
• Applicants must live within 60 minutes travelling time to their appointed/local SARC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the Topaz Centre SARC to ensure a safe, effective service.
• Act as the CQC Registered Manager once your application is submitted.
• Lead a trauma-informed culture that supports staff and clients.
• Coordinate multi-agency relationships and service reporting.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Experience with safeguarding

Strong communication skills

Clinical judgment

Organisational skills

UK driving licence

Willingness for out-of-hours work

Female applicants only

Residence within 60 minutes of SARC

Job description

Ready for a career that's truly different? Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the care sector? How would you like to work for an innovative and market-leading organisation?

This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person with a desire to help others at the greatest time of need.

Mountain Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading providers of forensic healthcare within the Health and Justice sector. Working in partnership with NHSE, police, and wider criminal justice agencies, we deliver high-quality care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are proud to be guided by our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing.

• We are seeking NMC female registered nurse, Midwife or registered Paramedic to join our team. Under the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7(2)b and 7(2) e.
• 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.

If you are looking for a role where your impact is immediate, meaningful and aligned within national forensic and safeguarding standards, this is the opportunity for you.

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.

Each county has its own dedicated Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the service has been commissioned to improve the immediate medical response and aftercare offered to victims of sexual assault and rape.

Mountain Healthcare are a specialist business already providing similar services to 20 other SARCs in locations across the UK.

Location

The Topaz Centre SARC, Nottingham

Additional Locations

Occasional travel to sites may be required.

Hours

40 hours per week. The role comprises 24 management hours, normally worked Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00, and 16 Sexual Offence Examiner hours. Examiner cover operates across 09:00–17:00, 17:00–01:00 and 01:00–09:00 shifts to support a 24-hour service. Out-of-hours cover is provided on an on-call basis.

Salary

£47,505 to £51,214 a year based on 40 hours Full Time. Following successful completion of probation, the appointed candidate will apply to become the CQC-registered manager. Once registration is confirmed, their salary will increase to the upper end of the advertised pay range. You will receive SOE training, clinical supervision, peer review and management development, along with support from a wider network of SARC Managers.

Responsibilities

For this role you will work as the SARC Manager and will be responsible for coordinating all activities related to the smooth running of the SARC.

Service Leadership

• Oversee the day to day running of the Topaz Centre 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, re-validation and professional registrations
• Provide supportive leadership that promotes well-being, 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

Essential Skills

• NMC registered nurse, midwife, or registered paramedic with a minimum of three years post qualification experience.
• 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
• Applicants must live within 60 minutes travelling time to their appointed/local SARC.

Desirable

• Leadership or management experience within a clinical setting
• 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