Sexual Offence Examiner (SARC) West Mids Region (Bank)

Sexual Offence Examiner (SARC) West Mids Region (Bank)

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About The Role

Base Location: The Horizon SARC, Birmingham.

Additional Locations Covering Warwickshire and West Mercia. Travel is expected between the two sites.

Salary: £43,005.072 (pro rata based on 40 hours per week) (£20.62 per hour).

Bank Positions Available.

Rota basis covering 24/7, 365 days per year.

SARC Shifts Are Structured Into The Following:

• 9-5pm
• 5pm-1am
• 1-9am

The successful candidate must be able to undertake all of these shift rotations.

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

• Full NMC/HCP registration
• Good communication skills
• A minimum of 3 years acute care experience + relevant post qualification experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Experience of autonomous working
• Enthusiastic non-judgmental approach
• Full UK Drivers License and access to a vehicle
• Experience of working with vulnerable people
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• MUST be able to offer 6 shifts per month
• Willingness to provide staff DNA elimination sample
• Willingness to undergo police vetting checks
• Lives within 45 minutes of B368GH

Desirable Skills Required

• Experience of working in SARC
• Awareness of forensic principles
• Knowledge of the Forensic science regulator code of practice, ISO 15189 and UKAS accreditation

Legal & Recruitment Information

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 licence is required for this role and access to a vehicle.

Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required.