Sexual Offence Examiner- Thames Valley

Sexual Offence Examiners (Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Paramedics)

Multiple locations across the Thames Valley

SARC HCP and FNE both JDs to be attached to this advertisement.

Do you ever feel that your current role just isn't fulfilling or rewarding enough?

Are you looking for an alternative career path within the field of nursing, where you can develop and expand your knowledge and skills?

We are expanding and are looking for caring and compassionate nurses (RGNs) to join us as Sexual Offence Examiner to provide holistic care and support to victims of sexual assault.

We want you to bring your unique set of skills and experience to a special place where you can reach your true potential.

Each region has its own dedicated SARC (sexual assault referral centre) which offers support and practical help to anyone who has been a victim of rape or sexual assault. Our services are co-funded by the police and the NHS.

The nursing team are responsible for providing a dedicated 24/7 service for forensic and acute health needs and requirements.

We have a variety of locations and hours available and shift patterns will be 12 hour shifts, 24/7, Monday-Sunday

Salary: £42,379.39-£44,498.36 pro rata FTE

The Sexual Offence Examiner will be responsible for (duties will include, but are not limited to):

• providing telephone advice to patients and colleagues.
• undertaking holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
• using a camera system to document injuries.
• sharing information where appropriate.
• producing individual management plans.
• supporting the continued quality improvement of the service.
• forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.

Please note, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and Police vetting NVVP Level 2 checks.

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.

Essential Skills Required:

• Qualified Registered Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic.
• NMC pin, RGN
• A minimum of 3 years + Nursing post-qualification experience acute medical healthcare experience.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
• Knowledge and understanding confidentiality.
• A full UK driving license.

• 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

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.

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.