Sexual Offence Examiner -Northumbria - Full time - 40 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 licence is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
• Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required.

Location: The Angel Centre SARC, Northumbria.

Additional Locations: Regionally at the Durham and Teesside sites.

Salary: £43,443.05 FTE based on 40 hours per week, Hourly rate £20.83.

Shift working, covering 24/7/365. 1am-9am, 9am-5pm, 5pm-1am, 5 1 and 1 9 shifts will be on call as will weekend 9 5 shifts unless required on site (monthly deep cleans, training, etc).

Full Time: 40 hours per week.

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.