At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to victims of sexual assault as a Forensic Nurse Examiner.
- Company: Join a leading service provider in the Health & Justice care sector.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for further education.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your forensic nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Registered Nurse with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 20.99 - 20.99 £ per hour.
Location: The Elms, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Additional Locations: Across the EAST Regional Cover
Salary: £ pro rata based on a 42 hour FTE per week. (£20.99 per hour)
Hours: 24 hours per week. Rota basis, flexible seven day rota 12hrs – 9am to 9pm
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). 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, 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'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.
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
- A minimum of 3 years+ relevant post‑qualification experience
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
- 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.
- Whilst the position may be based from one location, additional travel may be a requirement of the role across SARC's, therefore a UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
- Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required.
- Lives within 60 minutes travelling time to their appointed/local SARC
Desirable
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Experience of working with individuals with complex needs
- Experience of working with individuals who have experienced sexual assault/violence
