Sexual Offence Examiner - West Yorkshire SARC

Overview

Location:

West Yorkshire SARC
Salary: £45,615.20 FTE based on 42 hours per week (£20.83 per hour) | Full Time Position - 36 hours per week

Hours:

rota basis 24/7 shift cover Monday-Sunday, a combination of 09:00-20:59 and 21:00-08:59 shifts

• Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
• Develop forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
• Actively work in partnership with external MDTs and Police.
• Be the 1st 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.
• Produce individual management plans.
• Support the continued quality improvement of the service.
• Work under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
• Obtain consent for health and forensic procedures.

• Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, or Paramedic.
• A minimum of 3 years or more 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 Sexual Offence Examiner 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 license and access to a vehicle; travel across SARC locations may be required.
• Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required.

Founded by clinicians to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads clinical forensic healthcare provisions in the UK. We partner with NHS England and the police, offering Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice.

• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
• Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service
• Well-being programme
• Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Apprenticeships and CPD opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
• Funding for higher education courses after one year of service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A full Disclosure is required by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before appointment.