Flexi Sexual Offence Examiner

G4S

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Job summary

Sexual Offence Examiner - Nurse Flexi

The Glade Bransford WR6 5JD and The Glade Telford, TF1 2BB

£100 on call retainer and a £150 call out payment

Shifts:

06:00 - 18:00

18:00 - 06:00

The Flexi SOE (Sexual Offence Examiner) is a Nurse/Midwife role whereby the successful applicant will be on call from home. The role requires the examiner to be able to travel to The Glade Bransford WR6 5JD within 60 minutes or The Glade Telford, TF1 2BB within 60 minutes. (The candidate will be required to go to both sites).

The cover required will be predominantly nights during the week and at weekends.

The successful candidate must commit to a minimum of 6 shifts a month.

Main duties of the job

To carry out forensic examinations of victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with G4S Health, FFLM and NMC guidelines
To be available and to attend the SARC, or other venue, within an agreed timeframe when requested to by G4S Health call centre.
To practice as an autonomous practitioner exercising independent and objective clinical judgement within professional guidelines and code of conduct.
To treat all SARC clients with courtesy, consideration, care and respect and give appropriate care and treatment in accordance with best practice.
To work with and liaise with the Crisis Worker and Specially trained officer to ensure that the client feels in control and the service is tailored to their needs.
To obtain fully informed consent for all procedures from the SARC client.
To take relevant forensic samples as per FFLM guidelines ensuring the chain of evidence and document injuries
To complete aftercare risk assessments; pregnancy, STIs, blood-borne virus, mental health and safeguarding.
To administer any relevant medication under G4S Health PGDs.
To complete all documentation as per local guidelines including a FFLM Proforma and an Aftercare Form, and store securely as per local guidelines.

About us

G4S Health Services has been one of the leading providers to all justice health environments since 2005. Working across Secure, Custody and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) across the UK, we provide primary care and forensic healthcare to a wide range of patients.

A Sexual Assault Referral Centre is a dedicated centre providing a comprehensive service to men, women and children who have suffered sexual assault, both for those who wish to involve the Police and those who self-refer. Utilising a multi-disciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses, Crisis Workers, Police Officers and support staff the SARC will provide crisis support, appropriate facilities and trained staff for completion of forensic medical examination, provision and advice regarding aftercare including emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, as well as facilitating counselling and ongoing support via third sector agencies and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors.

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£100 to £150 a day

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0218-23-0651

Job locations

The Glade

Worcester

WR6 5JD

30 West Road

Wellington

Telford

Shropshire

TF1 2BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

▪ To carry out forensic examinations of victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with G4S Health, FFLM and NMC guidelines

▪ To be available and to attend the SARC, or other venue, within an agreed timeframe when requested to by G4S Health call centre.

▪ To practice as an autonomous practitioner exercising independent and objective clinical judgement within professional guidelines and code of conduct.

▪ To treat all SARC clients with courtesy, consideration, care and respect and give appropriate care and treatment in accordance with best practice.

▪ To work with and liaise with the Crisis Worker and Specially trained officer to ensure that the client feels in control and the service is tailored to their needs.

▪ To obtain fully informed consent for all procedures from the SARC client.

▪ To take relevant forensic samples as per FFLM guidelines ensuring the chain of evidence and document injuries

▪ To complete aftercare risk assessments; pregnancy, STI’s, blood-borne virus, mental health and safeguarding.

▪ To administer any relevant medication under G4S Health PGD’s.

▪ To complete all documentation as per local guidelines including a FFLM Proforma and an Aftercare Form, and store securely as per local guidelines.

▪ To complete written Police statements as soon as practically possible, when requested by G4S Health.

▪ To attend court when requested to as a professional witness

▪ To maintain their SARC Training Matrix by attending quarterly peer supervision, peer review,appraisals, undertaking quarterly reflective practice, completing mandatory training and attending relevant training, events and conferences.

▪ To work towards acquiring the LSOM qualification or equivalent

▪ To adhere to policies and procedures produced by G4S Health and the SARC.

▪ To maintain confidentiality at all times, adhering to data protection and maintaining Caldicott Guidelines at all times

▪ Liaising with Partner agencies to ensure Clients receive appropriate on-going support.

▪ Participate in multi agency partnership working.

▪ Participate in bi annual Employee Development Review (EDR).

▪ Carry out any reasonable request from your Line Manager.