Overview
About the Role
Location: The Angel Centre SARC, Northumbria
Additional Locations: Regionally at the Durham and Teesside sites
Salary: £41,566.01 FTE based on 40 hours per week; Hourly rate £19.93; Shift Hours: 3 x 8 hour shifts per week; Part Time: 24 hours per week.
Job locations: Gateshead, NE11 0JT
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: oc-1757517247-BJ0K0
Role
The role of Sexual Offence Examiner (SOE) is to provide holistic care and support to victims of sexual assault. We are looking for caring and compassionate RN(s), Midwife(s), RMN(s) or Paramedics to join us, with full training and support to become a qualified Forensic Practitioner and opportunities for further higher education after one year in post.
Key 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
Essential Skills and Qualifications
* Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, or 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
* UK driving license and access to a vehicle; some travel across SARCs may be required
* Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required
About Mountain Healthcare
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. We are a premier partner of NHS England and the police with SARCs, Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice.
Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves health outcomes for patients across the criminal justice system. We offer staff training and development opportunities such as the Forensic Practitioner Gateway, CPD courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector. We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
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 CPD training courses and masterclasses
* Funding for higher education courses after one year’s service
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a disclosure submission will be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Mountain Healthcare Ltd
Address: Gateshead, NE11 0JT
Employer's website: https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/
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