About The Role
Location: Base location will be The Willow Tree SARC, Wednesbury.
Additional Locations: West Midlands region.
Salary: £45,155.33 per annum, Pro Rata, based on 42 hours per week (£20.62 per hour).
Part Time Post - 24 Hours per week.
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts, 7-7, 24 hours, 365 days per year.
We’re looking for caring and compassionate RN, Midwife, RMN 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, 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.
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 Required
* Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic.
* A minimum of 3 years+ relevant post qualification experience.
* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
* Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children.
* Knowledge and understanding confidentiality.
* A full UK driving licence.
* 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.
* Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required.
Desirable Skills
* Experience of autonomous working.
* Experience of working with individuals with complex needs.
* Experience of working with individuals who have experienced sexual assault/violence.
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