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 Examiners to provide holistic care and support to victims of sexual assault.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities will include:
* Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
* Developing forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
* Actively working in partnership with external MDTs and Police.
* Being the first point of contact for victims, Police, and Social Services to discuss referral pathways.
* Managing and promoting 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.
Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system.
Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective, and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety, and rights first.
Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference. Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years.
At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field.
We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.
Job responsibilities
Location: The Humberside SARC
Additional Locations:
* South Yorkshire SARC
* West Yorkshire SARC
* North Yorkshire SARC
Salary: £43,005.07 FTE based on 40 hours per week. This is for 32 hours per week.
Hours: Shifts between 9am-5pm, 5pm-1am, and 1am-9am.
Rota basis covering 24/7, 365 days per year.
On-call working from home during out-of-hours periods.
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).
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.
Company Benefits include:
* 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
* Bonus Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Apprenticeships
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
* A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses
* Funding for higher education courses after one year's service
Mountain Healthcare aims to create an inclusive environment promoting equality and diversity. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic.
* Applications are invited from females only due to the nature of the Sexual Offence Examiner role, under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e.
* A UK driving license and access to a vehicle are required due to potential travel across SARCs.
* Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required.
Experience
* A minimum of 3 years + relevant post-qualification experience.
* Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults.
* Understanding of confidentiality.
* Experience of autonomous working.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous criminal convictions.
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