Sexual Offence Examiner -Northumbria

NHS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is seeking a Sexual Offence Examiner to provide compassionate support to victims of sexual assault. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, or Paramedic with a minimum of 3 years' experience. Responsibilities include conducting forensic examinations and developing forensic strategies in collaboration with various stakeholders. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Enhanced sickness pay scheme

6 weeks annual leave

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant post qualification experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults required.
• Experience of working autonomously is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations and obtain forensic exhibits.
• Develop forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
• Be the first point of contact for victims, Police, and Social Services.

Skills

Forensic examinations

Holistic assessments

Autonomous working

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, or Paramedic

Job description

Regionally at the Durham and Teesside sites

Salary: £41,566.01 FTE based on 40 hours per week,

Hourly rate £19.93Shift Hours: 3 x 8 hour shifts per week.

Part Time: 24 hours per week.

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.

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.
• 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.

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.

Company benefits

• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
• Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service
• Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistant 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 years' service

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.

Experience

• 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.