Sexual Offence Examiner post at Spring Lodge sexual assault referral centre, run by Mountain Healthcare for NHS England and the police. The core work is forensic examinations and evidence collection, with holistic assessments and individual management plans for victims. Open to female applicants only under a genuine occupational qualification, on 12-hour shifts across flexible 24-hour cover with some on-call nights. Registered nurses, midwives or paramedics with three years' post-qualification experience are needed.
What the job involves
- Carry out forensic examinations and obtain forensic exhibits
- Develop forensic strategies in line with FFLM guidelines
- Act as first point of contact for victims, police and social services on referral pathways
- Work in partnership with external MDTs and police
- Carry out holistic assessments covering sexual health, mental health and safeguarding
- Produce individual management plans
- Obtain consent for health and forensic procedures
- Manage and promote the self-referral pathway
- Work under Forensic Science Regulator requirements
- Support continuous quality improvement of the service
Qualifications
- Qualified registered nurse, midwife or paramedic
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant post-qualification experience
- Experience of autonomous working
Skills & knowledge
- Phlebotomy skills
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
Checks & eligibility
- Advanced DBS
- Level 2 police vetting
- UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Other
- Female applicant (genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act)
Nice to have
- Experience of working with survivors of sexual assault or abuse
- Experience of autonomous working
- Knowledge of all methods of contraception
- Sound knowledge of confidentiality and legal issues relating to sexual health and safeguarding
What’s offered
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhance maternity, neonatal and adoption pay after one year's service
- Well-being programme and employee assistance programme
- Advanced rota planning for work-life balance
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Accredited and CPD training, including the Forensic Practitioner Gateway
- Funding for higher education after one year's service
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
