Job Description
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 SARCs, therefore a UK driving licence is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
* Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required.
About the Role
Location: The Angel Centre SARC, Northumbria.
Additional Locations: Regionally at the Durham and Teesside sites.
Salary: £43,443.05 FTE based on 40 hours per week, Hourly rate £20.83.
Shift working, covering 24/7/365. 1am-9am, 9am-5pm, 5pm-1am, 5‑1 and 1‑9 shifts will be on call as will weekend 9‑5 shifts unless required on site (monthly deep cleans, training, etc).
Full Time: 40 hours per week.
As a Sexual Offence Examiner, youll receive full training and support to become a qualified Forensic Practitioner, with further opportunities to undertake additional higher education after one year in‑post.
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