Sexual Offence Examiner-Slough

Mountain Healthcare; Slough; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking compassionate nurses to work as Sexual Offence Examiners. This role involves providing holistic care to victims of sexual assault, conducting forensic examinations, and working within a 24/7 service. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years nursing experience, a driving license, and an NMC pin. The position offers a salary of £45,505.71 per annum and various employee benefits including enhanced pay schemes and training opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced sickness pay scheme

Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year's service

Well-being programme

6 weeks annual leave

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurse with NMC pin and RGN.
• Minimum of 3 years nursing post-qualification experience in acute medical healthcare.
• Experience with vulnerable populations and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone advice to patients and colleagues.
• Perform holistic assessments including sexual health and mental health.
• Document injuries using a camera system.
• Produce individual management plans.
• Conduct forensic examinations and obtain forensic exhibits.

Skills

Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic

NMC pin, RGN

3+ years Nursing post-qualification experience

Experience with vulnerable adults and children

Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults

Understanding of confidentiality

UK driving license

Job description

About the Role

Do you ever feel that your current role just isn't fulfilling or rewarding enough?

Are you looking for an alternative career path within the field of nursing, where you can develop and expand your knowledge and skills?

We're looking for caring and compassionate nurses (RGNs) to join us as Sexual Offence Examiner to provide holistic care and support to victims of sexual assault.

We want you to bring your unique set of skills and experience to a special place where you can reach your true potential.

Each region has its own dedicated SARC (sexual assault referral centre) which offers support and practical help to anyone who has been a victim of rape or sexual assault. Our services are co-funded by the police and the NHS.

The nursing team are responsible for providing a dedicated 24 / 7 service for forensic and acute health needs and requirements.

There are various shifts available, 24 / 7, Monday-Sunday

Hours: 36-42 hours per week

Salary: £45,505.71 per annum based on a 42 hour per week FTE

Job Opportunity

The Sexual Offence Examiner will be responsible for (duties will include, but are not limited to) :

• providing telephone advice to patients and colleagues.
• undertaking holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
• using a camera system to document injuries.
• sharing information where appropriate.
• producing individual management plans.
• supporting the continued quality improvement of the service.
• forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.

Please note , all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and Police vetting NVVP Level 2 checks.

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.

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.

Essential Skills

• Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic.
• NMC pin, RGN
• A minimum of 3 years +Nursing post-qualification experience acute medical healthcare experience.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
• Knowledge and understanding confidentiality.
• A full UK driving license.

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 valuesBe KindandDo 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&IE

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.

Benefits

Company benefit

• 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 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