Sexual Offence Examiner-Slough

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks compassionate nurses (RGNs) for the Sexual Offence Examiner role. This position offers the chance to provide holistic care to victims of sexual assault. Candidates will perform forensic examinations, conduct assessments, and support service improvements. The ideal applicant is a qualified nurse with acute medical experience and a commitment to care. Join the team for a rewarding career in clinical forensic healthcare.

Benefits

Enhanced sickness pay scheme

Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year's service

6 weeks annual leave

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistant Programme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC pin and RGN.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and children.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive advice to patients and colleagues.
• Performing holistic assessments including mental health and sexual health.
• Documenting injuries using a specialized camera system.
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives within the service.
• Carrying out forensic examinations and collecting forensic evidence.

Skills

Compassionate care

Telephone advising

Holistic assessment

Forensic examination

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic

NMC pin, RGN

Minimum of 3 years acute medical experience

Full UK driving license

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

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.
• 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.

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

£45,505.71 a year £45,505.71 P/A Pro rata, 42 hour per week FTE. (£20.78 p/hour)