Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Sexual Offence Examiner -Northumbria

The closing date is 22 August 2025

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

About the Role

Location: The Angel Centre SARC, Northumbria

Additional Locations: Regionally at the Durham and Teesside sites

Salary: £41,566.01 FTE based on 40 hours per week, Hourly rate £19.93

Shift Hours: 3 x 8 hour shifts per week.

Part Time: 24 hours per week.

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).

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 RNs, Midwifes, RMNs 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.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19.93 to £19.93 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

oc-1753459730-QRSPR

Job locations

The Angel Centre, South Bank Block, St Georges House, Team Valley

Gateshead

NE11 0JT


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role

Location: The Angel Centre SARC, Northumbria

Additional Locations: Regionally at the Durham and Teesside sites

Salary: £41,566.01 FTE based on 40 hours per week, Hourly rate £19.93

Shift Hours: 3 x 8 hour shifts per week.

Part Time: 24 hours per week.

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).

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 RNs, Midwifes, RMNs 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.

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.

Company benefits

  • 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
  • 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

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role

Location: The Angel Centre SARC, Northumbria

Additional Locations: Regionally at the Durham and Teesside sites

Salary: £41,566.01 FTE based on 40 hours per week, Hourly rate £19.93

Shift Hours: 3 x 8 hour shifts per week.

Part Time: 24 hours per week.

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).

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 RNs, Midwifes, RMNs 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.

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.

Company benefits

  • 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
  • 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

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 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.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 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.

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

The Angel Centre, South Bank Block, St Georges House, Team Valley

Gateshead

NE11 0JT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Address

The Angel Centre, South Bank Block, St Georges House, Team Valley

Gateshead

NE11 0JT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Coordinator

Recruitment Coordinator

recruitment.coordinator@mountainhealthcare.co.uk

03302230099

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19.93 to £19.93 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

oc-1753459730-QRSPR

Job locations

The Angel Centre, South Bank Block, St Georges House, Team Valley

Gateshead

NE11 0JT


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