Sexual Offence Examiner - Lincolnshire - PT/FT hours

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Brampton

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 33,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sickness pay

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Job summary

Mountain Healthcare is seeking a Sexual Offence Examiner to provide holistic care to victims of sexual assault at Spring Lodge SARC, Lincoln. Training will be provided to become a qualified Forensic Practitioner, with opportunities for further education after one year in-post.

Role involves working 12-hour shifts, flexible 24h cover (8am–8pm or 8pm–8am), some on-call nights, and potential travel across SARCs in the UK. Female-only requirement due to occupational qualification.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse, Midwife or Paramedic with appropriate registration.
Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults.
Understanding of confidentiality requirements.
Phlebotomy skills.
Experience of autonomous working.

Responsibilities

Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
Develop forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
Collaborate with external MDTs and Police.
First point of contact for victims, Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways.
Manage and promote the self-referral pathway.
Undertake holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
Produce individual management plans.
Support the continued quality improvement of the service.
Work under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
Obtain consent for Health and Forensic procedures.

Skills

Nurse (RN)

Midwife

Paramedic

Post-qualification experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Confidentiality awareness

Phlebotomy

Autonomous working

Job description

About the Role

Location: Spring Lodge SARC, Lincoln, LN2 4DR. Salary: £20.83 per hour. Full time and Part time hours available. Hours: Shift pattern consists of Flexible 24/hr cover - 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am, with some on-call nights, Monday to Sunday. 12 hour shifts.

We are 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

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.

Essential Skills

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.
Phlebotomy skills.
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.

Desirable

Experience of working with survivors of sexual assault or abuse.
Experience of autonomous working.
Knowledge of all methods of contraception.
Sound knowledge of confidentiality and legal issues relating to sexual health and safeguarding.

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.

At Mountain Healthcare

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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