Sexual Offence Examiner - West Yorkshire SARC - 24 Hrs

Mountain Healthcare Limited; Morley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain Healthcare Limited invites applications for a Sexual Offence Examiner to provide holistic care to victims at West Yorkshire SARC and other SARCs. The post covers 24/7 365 rota with on-call from home.

Required are RN, Midwife, or Paramedic with 3+ years post-qualification, safeguarding knowledge, phlebotomy, and DBS/Police vetting. A UK driving license is essential.

Full training will be provided to become a qualified Forensic Practitioner with opportunities for further study.

Qualifications

• Qualified as RN, Midwife, or Paramedic.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults.
• Knowledge of confidentiality.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Female only due to SOE role.
• UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Advanced DBS and Level 2 Police vetting required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nurse

Midwife

Paramedic

Phlebotomy

Autonomous working

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

Driving license

DBS/Police vetting

Job description

About The Role

Location: West Yorkshire SARC

SARC HCP and FNE both JDs to be attached to this advertisement.
Location: West Yorkshire SARC
Additional Locations: Humberside SARC, North Yorkshire SARC, South Yorkshire SARC
Salary: £45,615.20 FTE based on 42 hours per week (£20.83 per hour)
Part Time Position - 24 hours per week.
Hours: rota basis covering 24/7, 365 days per year. On call working from home during out of hours.
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.