SARC Patient Crisis Worker - 0hrs Kent
The closing date is 25 November 2025
Job summary
About the Role:
Reporting to the SARC Manager, the SARC Patient Crisis Worker (SPCW) will play a vital role in coordinating various aspects of SARC activities.
The SPCW will undergo training to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, which includes providing support for the Forensic Examination Service at the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC).
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities will include:
The SARC Patient Crisis Worker (SPCW) will be responsible for providing telephone information and support to patients and their families,managing the administration and coordination of visits by adults, children, and families, including supporting the patient on their journey through the examination,and assisting with the use of the colposcope during the examination procedure.
The role also involves delivering advocacy support to patients and their families, ensuring a compassionate and patient-centered approach, while maintaining high standards through Anti-Contamination processes and measures.
In addition, the SPCW will work closely with the SARC Manager to recruit and train zero-hour SPCW, support outreach programs to raise awareness of SARC services, and assist in achieving and maintaining UKAS accreditation for the service.
Support the implementation and ongoing deliver of ISO 15189 and the FSR Code of Practice.
These activities include:
* Training and competency assessing new SPCW in forensic cleaning.
* Book in forensic consumables ensuring acceptance testing and inventory management is complete.
* Assist with DNA Environmental Monitoring where applicable
* Auditing anti-contamination processes
* Understanding contamination risks associated with the activities undertaken as part of their role.
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.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
oc-1762791134-BWZTQ
Job locations
kent
West Malling
ME19 4AE
Employer details
Employer name
Mountain Healthcare Ltd
Address
kent
West Malling
ME19 4AE
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