Sexual Offence Examiner - The Herts SARC - 24 Hrs

NHS; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a compassionate Sexual Offence Examiner to deliver holistic care to victims of sexual assault. The role involves conducting forensic examinations, working closely with external agencies, and managing referral pathways. Candidates must be qualified nurses, midwives, or paramedics with relevant experience. Expected salary is £45,506 FTE for 42 hours per week, with a flexible rota for 24 hours per week.

Benefits

Full training and support

Opportunities for higher education

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults.
• Knowledge of confidentiality.
• UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations and obtain forensic exhibits.
• Develop forensic strategies based on FFLM guidelines.
• Act as the first point of contact for victims and external agencies.
• Perform holistic assessments including sexual health and mental health.
• Support continuous improvement of service quality.

Skills

Compassion

Holistic care

Forensic procedures

Autonomous working

Education

Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic

Job description

Sexual Offence Examiner - The Herts SARC - 24 Hrs

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 RNs, Midwifes, RMNs 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.

Main duties of the job

• Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
• Develop Forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
• Actively working in partnership with external MDTs and Police.
• 1stpoint 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

Location: The Herts SARC, Hertfordshire HP1 1JQ

May be required to work regionally at Cambridge, Bedfordshire and Essex SARCs,

Salary: £45,506 FTE based on 42 hours per week (£20.78 per hour)

Hours Available: 24 hours per week. Flexible seven day rota Monday to Sunday 12 hours, 9am-9pm

Qualifications and experience required

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.

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.