Sexual Offence Examiner - Bransford/Telford SARC in Worcester

Base location will be The Glade SARC, Bransford, Worcestershire but will need to travel for cases to The Glade SARC, Telford, Shropshire. Additional Locations: West Midlands region.

Salary: £43,005.07 per annum, Pro Rata, based on 40 hours per week, (£20.62 per hour). Full Time Post (40 Hours per week) but Part Time Positions will be considered. Shift pattern at base location 40 hours (8 - hour shifts) 24/7 cover 365 days per year. The service runs 24/7 365 days per year. The core office hours will be worked from site. The out of hours will be worked on call from home. Shift patterns will be 9am - 5pm, 5pm - 1am, and 1am - 9am. Ideally, we need staff located in between the 2 sites – e.g. Kidderminster area – due to the travel to both locations.

Main duties of the job:

We are looking for caring and compassionate RN's, Midwives, RMN's 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, you will receive full training and support to become a qualified Forensic Practitioner, with further opportunities to undertake additional higher education after one year in‑post.

Job responsibilities:

• Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits
• Develop forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines
• Actively work in partnership with external MDTs and Police
• Act as the first point of contact for victims, Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways
• Manage and promote the self‑referral pathway
• Undertake holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health and safeguarding
• Support the continued quality improvement of the service
• Work under Forensic Science Regulator requirements
• Obtain consent for health and forensic procedures

DE&I: Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications:
• Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, or Paramedic
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant post‑qualification experience
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
• Experience of autonomous working

Because of the nature of the role, 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. UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required. Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting required.

Experience:

• Experience of autonomous working
• Experience working in the Criminal Justice Sector of Healthcare

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and thus a submission for Disclosure must be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Company benefits:

• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year’s service
• Enhanced neonatal/adoption pay after 1 year’s service
• Advanced rota planning for better work‑life balance
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee assistant programme
• Long service/Team of the month awards
• Range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses
• Funding for higher education courses after 1 year’s service