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About The Role
Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the care sector? How would you like to work for an innovative and market-leading organisation?
This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person with a desire to help others at the greatest time of need.
The role of SARC Manager is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required. Acting as the advocate for patients who attend the centre, you will empower them to feel in control and support them during the forensic examination process where applicable.
Each county has its own dedicated Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). The service has been commissioned to improve the immediate medical response and aftercare offered to victims of sexual assault and rape.
Mountain Healthcare is a specialist business already providing similar services to 20 other SARCs across the UK.
As SARC Manager, you will coordinate all activities related to the smooth running of the SARC, lead and manage the multi-agency centre, and develop a strategic vision for the service. You will ensure changes meet expectations and budget constraints, and be available to cover the service out of hours, including nights and weekends.
Job Details:
* Location: The Glade SARC, Bransford, Worcestershire, WR6 5JD
* Additional Location: The Glade (Telford spoke site); travel required
* Salary: £48,616 per annum
* Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, predominantly Monday to Friday, with flexibility for out-of-hours cover including nights and weekends
* Shift Pattern: 8 hours
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and deliver safe, effective services meeting national and local targets for rape and sexual assault
* Evaluate and improve current service delivery within budget
* Manage all employees associated with the SARC
Additional Information:
All successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS, references, and police vetting NVVP Level 2 checks.
Because of the nature of this role, applications are invited from females only, under the Sex Discrimination Act, Sections 7(2)b and 7(2)e.
Essential Skills:
* Registered Nurse (NMC) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience
* Basic Life Support (training provided)
* Experience working with vulnerable people
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong judgment and analytical skills
* Venepuncture trained
* Managerial experience
* Trained to conduct forensic examinations
* Awareness of SARC commissioning
About Mountain Healthcare:
Founded by passionate clinicians, Mountain Healthcare leads the UK in clinical forensic healthcare, partnering with NHS England and police. Our services include SARCs, police custodial healthcare, secure estate healthcare, and clinical advice, all delivered with a focus on trauma-informed, patient-centered care.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications regardless of personal characteristics.
Benefits include:
* Enhanced sickness, maternity, neonatal/adoption pay
* Well-being programs
* Advanced rota planning
* 6 weeks annual leave
* Pension, bonus, life assurance
* Funding for further education and CPD courses
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