Are you a female NMC registered nurse ready to step into a leadership role that blends clinical expertise, forensic standards and service management?
Horizon SARC in Birmingham is looking for a Clinical SARC Manager to lead a specialist, trauma informed service that supports adults and children following sexual assault.
You will combine management leadership with two clinical days each week, while guiding a team who deliver safe, compassionate and high quality care.
If you want a role where your impact is immediate, meaningful and aligned with national forensic and safeguarding standards, this is the opportunity for you.
About the Role Horizon SARC provides specialist clinical care, forensic examinations and emotional support to people affected by sexual assault. As Clinical SARC Manager you will lead the full operational, clinical and forensic delivery of the service. This is a permanent, full time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with an expectation to work outside these hours when needed to support a 24 hour rota.
You will have three management days and two clinical days each week. Your responsibilities will include:
Service Leadership
Oversee the day to day running of the Horizon SARC so the service is safe, effective and well led
Act as the CQC Registered Manager once your application is submitted
Build a positive, trauma informed service culture that supports both staff and clients
Act as the operational single point of contact for SARC doctors
Clinical and Forensic Delivery
Support or undertake forensic examinations once trained
Maintain high standards of forensic practice including contamination control, evidence handling, chain of custody and Oasis documentation
Ensure equipment, kits, medication and consumables are safe, in date and compliant with UKAS requirements
Lead daily case reviews, clinical oversight, referrals and follow up processes
Governance and Quality
Ensure compliance with CQC, ISO 15189, the Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice and all safeguarding requirements
Manage the SARC risk register, quality manual, asset register and incident reviews
Oversee audits, action plans, environmental monitoring and data accuracy
Act as Information Asset Owner, ensuring confidentiality, safety and secure handling of records and forensic samples
Drive continuous improvement based on service user feedback and audit findings
People Leadership
Lead all SARC staff including recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing performance management
Oversee rota management, shift approval, leave planning and out of hours coverage
Ensure staff maintain training compliance, safeguarding passports, revalidation and professional registrations
Provide supportive leadership that promotes wellbeing, development and a strong clinical culture
Partnership and Multi Agency Work
Build strong relationships with police forces, commissioners, safeguarding boards, NHS partners and local agencies
Prepare quarterly performance reports for NHSE
Represent the service at operational groups, MDT meetings and SARC management reviews
Identify service gaps and contribute to business cases to enhance the service
This role includes clear salary progression after probation and further uplift when your Registered Manager application is submitted. You will receive SOE training, clinical supervision, peer review and management development, along with support from a wider network of SARC Managers.
Requirements Essential
NMC registered nurse with a minimum of three years post qualification
Leadership or management experience within a clinical setting
Confident working with vulnerable adults and children
Strong communication, clinical judgment and organisational skills
Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to work outside core hours when needed to support the 24 hour rota
Female applicants only, as permitted under the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e
Desirable
Experience within SARCs, forensic healthcare, sexual violence services or safeguarding
Training or experience in forensic examinations
Experience working with police, commissioners or multi agency safeguarding partners
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