Sexual Offence Examiner - Bransford/Telford SARC - 24 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.
• 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, Midwife, Paramedic.
• 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.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of autonomous working.
• Experience working in the Criminal Justice Sector of Healthcare.

Location: Base location will be The Glade SARC, Bransford, Worcestershire but will need to travel for cases to The Glade SARC, Telford, Shropshire.

Additional Locations: West Midlands region.

Salary: £43,443.05 per annum, Pro Rata, based on 40 hours per week, (£20.83 per hour).

Part Time - 24 Hours per week.

Shift Pattern: Monday-Sunday, Shift patterns will be 9am - 5pm, 5pm - 1am, and 1am - 9am The service runs 24/7 365 days per year. The shifts are split into 8 hours blocks.

Ideally, we need staff located in between the 2 sites - ie Kidderminster area, due to the travel to both locations.

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, Midwifes, 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.