Sexual Offence Examiner - West Yorks - 24 & 36 hours

Mountain Healthcare; Morley; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Based at The Hazlehurst Centre SARC with potential travel to other SARCs across the region. Applicants should be a qualified RN, Midwife or Paramedic, with a minimum of 3 years’ post- qualification experience and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Qualified professionals with nursing, midwifery or paramedic registration.
• Experience in safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality is essential.
• Phlebotomy skills and ability to work autonomously are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations and obtain forensic exhibits.
• Develop forensic strategies in line with guidelines.
• Collaborate with MDTs and police; be first contact for victims and services.
• Promote and manage self-referral pathways; conduct holistic assessments.
• Produce individual management plans and support service quality improvement.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and obtain informed consent.

Skills

RN

Midwife

Paramedic

Phlebotomy

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

Autonomous

Driving license

DBS Vetting

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Location:

The Hazlehurst Centre SARC, West Yorks

Additional Locations:

• North Yorkshire SARC
• South Yorkshire SARC
• Humberside SARC

Salary:

£45,615.20 FTE Based on 42 hours per week (£20.83 per hour)

This is for 24 and 36 hours per week.

Hours:

24/7. Shifts between 9am-9pm; 9pm to 9am, Monday to Sunday.
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.
• 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 Required

• 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.