Sexual Offence Examiner - Grange Park SARC - Full Time

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Sexual Offence Examiner to provide support to victims of sexual assault. This full-time role involves conducting forensic examinations, working with medical and law enforcement teams, and requires qualifications as a Registered Nurse, Midwife, or Paramedic. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years experience, knowledge of safeguarding, and must possess a UK driving license. Training for forensic practice will be provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification experience.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations and obtain forensic exhibits.
• Develop Forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
• Act as the first point of contact for victims and authorities.

Skills

Qualified Registered Nurse

Knowledge of safeguarding

Experience of autonomous working

Education

Qualifications as a Nurse, Midwife, or Paramedic

Job description

Sexual Offence Examiner - Grange Park SARC - Full Time

About the Role:Location: Grange Park SARC - Cobridge Health Centre, Church Terrace, Cobridge , Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire, ST6 2JU, United KingdomSalary: £43,005.07 FTE based on 40 hours per week (£20.62 per hour)Full TimeShift working covering 24/7/365. 9am-5pm; 5pm-1am; 1am-9am;Qualifications and experience required

Main duties of the job

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.Producing individual management plans.Supporting the continued quality improvement of the service.Working under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.Obtaining consent for Health and Forensic procedures.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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.
Essential Skills Essential Skills Required:
• 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.