Sexual Offence Examiner - West Yorkshire SARC

Salary: £45,615.20 FTE based on 42 hours per week (£20.83 per hour)

Part Time Position - 24 hours per week.

Hours:

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

On call working from home during out of hours.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• 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.
• Undertake holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
• Support the continued quality improvement of the service.
• Work under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
• Obtain consent for Health and Forensic procedures.

Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient‑centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice.

The Sexual Offence Examiner provides holistic care and support to victims of sexual assault and acts as the first point of contact for victims, Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways. You will work under the forensics science regulator guidelines, facilitate forensic examinations, obtain forensic exhibits and work closely with external MDTs. The role also involves promoting the self‑referral pathway, undertaking assessments and supporting continual quality improvement.

• Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, or Paramedic.
• A minimum of 3 years+ relevant post‑qualification experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
• Experience of autonomous working.
• Applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Sections 7(2) b and 7(2) e.
• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required for travel.
• Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting required.

Mountain Healthcare aims to create an environment that encourages equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing differences. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

• 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
• A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses
• Funding for higher education courses after one year’s service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.