Sexual Offence Examiner- Bedfordshire

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

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Job summary

The role of SOE is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required. You will be known as a Forensic Nurse Examiner.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing telephone advice to patients and colleagues.
  • Undertaking Holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health & safeguarding Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
  • Use of a camera system to document injuries.
  • Information sharing where appropriate. Producing individual management plans

About us

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. Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first. Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years. At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field. We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.

Date posted

23 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,498 to £44,498 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

oc-1721739850-ZZOZC

Job locations

Bedford

Bedford

MK45 2ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

Location: The Emerald Centre - Bedfordshire

Salary: £44,498 pro rata based on a 42 hour FTE per week.

Hours: 24 hours per week.

Rota basis, Flexible seven day rota 12hrs - 9am to 9pm

Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the Health & Justice care sector?

This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person to join a growing, innovative and market-leading service provider within Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

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 Forensic Nurse 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.

The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) will be responsible for providing a holistic sexual assault examination services within our SARC's as part of a 24/7 rota.

Benefits

  • Enhanced sickness pay scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
  • Well-being programme
  • Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Pension Scheme
  • Bonus 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 years' service

    • DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace.

    We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Location: The Emerald Centre - Bedfordshire

    Salary: £44,498 pro rata based on a 42 hour FTE per week.

    Hours: 24 hours per week.

    Rota basis, Flexible seven day rota 12hrs - 9am to 9pm

    Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the Health & Justice care sector?

    This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person to join a growing, innovative and market-leading service provider within Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

    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 Forensic Nurse 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.

    The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) will be responsible for providing a holistic sexual assault examination services within our SARC's as part of a 24/7 rota.

    Benefits

  • Enhanced sickness pay scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
  • Well-being programme
  • Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Pension Scheme
  • Bonus 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 years' service

    • DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace.

    We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic.
    • 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.

    Experience

    Essential

    • 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.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic.
    • 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.

    Experience

    Essential

    • 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.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Mountain Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Bedford

    Bedford

    MK45 2ND


    Employer's website

    https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Mountain Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Bedford

    Bedford

    MK45 2ND


    Employer's website

    https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment

    Recruitment Coordinator

    recruitment.coordinator@mountainhealthcare.co.uk

    03302230099

    Date posted

    23 July 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £44,498 to £44,498 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    oc-1721739850-ZZOZC

    Job locations

    Bedford

    Bedford

    MK45 2ND


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