Sexual Offence Examiner - Humberside - 24 hours

Integrated Care System; Hessle; On-site; GBP 44,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Sexual Offence Examiner in Humberside to provide dedicated support to victims of sexual assault. Responsibilities include performing forensic examinations, managing self-referrals, and working collaboratively with external agencies. Qualified applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant experience. This part-time role offers salary of £43,005.07 FTE based on 24 hours per week, with various shift patterns available.

Benefits

Enhanced sickness pay scheme

Well-being programme

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Training courses and CPD opportunities

6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years relevant post-qualification experience.
• Applications are invited from females only due to the nature of the role.
• UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic examinations and obtain forensic exhibits.
• Support victims of sexual assault with holistic assessments.
• Work with external MDTs and Police for referrals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Forensic examination skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Understanding of confidentiality

Autonomous working

Education

Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, or Paramedic

Job description

Sexual Offence Examiner - Humberside - 24 hours

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 Examiners to provide holistic care and support to victims of sexual assault.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Performing forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
• Developing forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
• Actively working in partnership with external MDTs and Police.
• Serving as the first point of contact for victims, Police, and Social Services to discuss referral pathways.
• Managing and promoting 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.

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

Location: The Humberside SARC

Additional Locations include:

• South Yorkshire SARC
• West Yorkshire SARC
• North Yorkshire SARC

Salary & Hours

Salary: £43,005.07 FTE, based on 40 hours per week. This role is for 24 hours per week.

Hours: Shifts between 9am-5pm, 5pm-1am, and 1am-9am. Rota basis covering 24/7, 365 days per year, including weekend and evening on-call shifts.

Candidate Profile

This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate individual to join a growing, innovative, and market-leading service provider within Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Full training and support will be provided to become a qualified Forensic Practitioner, with opportunities for further higher education after one year in-post.

Company Benefits

• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
• Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service
• Well-being programme
• Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Apprenticeships
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
• A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses
• Funding for higher education courses after one year's service

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic
• Applications are invited from females only due to the nature of the role, under the Sex Discrimination Act, Sections 7(2)b and 7(2)e
• UK driving license and access to a vehicle, as travel across SARCs may be required
• Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting required

Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years relevant post-qualification experience
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Experience working autonomously

Disclosure & Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be conducted to review any criminal convictions.