Sexual Offence Examiner - Cumbria -24 Hours

Mountain Healthcare

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On-site

GBP 43,000 - 45,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced neonatal pay

Advanced rota planning

6 weeks annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Long service awards

CPD training courses

Higher education funding

Job summary

Mountain Healthcare seeks a Sexual Offence Examiner to provide compassionate care to victims and to train towards becoming a qualified Forensic Practitioner. The role covers 24/7 shifts, with full training and progression opportunities within the clinical forensic healthcare field.

You will conduct holistic assessments, collaborate with police and social services, and engage in ongoing professional development through CPD and the Forensic Practitioner Gateway.

Qualifications

Qualified RN, Midwife, RMN or Paramedic with active registration.
Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Forensic examinations and obtaining exhibits.
Develop forensic strategies per FFLM guidelines.
Work with external MDTs and Police.
First point of contact for victims, Police and Social Services.
Promote self-referral pathways.
Undertake holistic assessments incl. sexual health and safeguarding.
Support ongoing quality improvement of the service.
Work under Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
Obtain consent for health and forensic procedures.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Midwife

RMN

Paramedic

Education

NMC registration as nurse/midwife/paramedic

Job description

Salary: £43,443.05 FTE Based on 40 hours per week (£20.83 per hour)

Part Time: 24 hours per week

Hours: Monday to Sunday,12 hours shifts between 09:00am - 21:00pm, rota basis covering 24/7, 365 days per year..

Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the Health & Justice care sector? This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person to join a growing, innovative and market-leading service provider within Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

The role of SOE is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required. We're looking for caring and compassionate RN’s, Midwifes, RMN’s or Paramedics to join us as Sexual Offence Examiner to provide holistic care and support to victims of sexual assault.

As a Sexual Offence Examiner, you'll receive full training and support to become a qualified Forensic Practitioner, with further opportunities to undertake additional higher education after one year in-post.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits
Develop Forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
Actively working in partnership with external MDTs and Police.
1st point of contact for victims, Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways.
Manage and promote the self- referral pathway.
Undertaking holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
Supporting the continued quality improvement of the service.
Working under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
Obtaining consent for Health and Forensic procedures.
Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic.
A minimum of 3 years + relevant post qualification experience.
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
Experience of autonomous working.
Because of the nature of the Sexual Offence Examiner, applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e.
Whilst the position may be based from one location, additional travel may be a requirement of the role across SARC's, therefore a UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required.

About Company

Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice.

Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first.

Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference

Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years. At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field. We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.

DE&I

Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

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