SEXUAL OFFENCE EXAMINER NURSE
Salary: £100 on call allowance (per 12hr shift 08:00-20:00 and 20:00 -08:00), £150 when called to Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and £12.50 per hour for training.
Working Hours: As and when required, 4 shifts per month minimum. Week nights & weekends.
Location: Grange Park, Cobridge Health Centre, Stoke-on-Trent. ST6 2JU
Note: Must be willing to provide a DNA elimination sample to be stored on the relevant elimination database for comparison against forensic samples.
The Flexi SOE is a Nurse/Midwife role whereby the successful applicant will be on call from home. Attendance of the SARC must be within 60 minutes from call out. The cover will be predominantly nights during the week and at weekends.
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.
Are you a qualified Nurse or Midwife looking for a new challenge, working in an environment where no two days are the same? If so, you’re just the person that we’re looking for!
Job Outline: To provide acute forensic examinations for victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with G4S Health, FFLM and NMC guidelines and code conduct. To assist in the management of the SARC Service in line with national SARC Best Practice and contractual obligations.
Responsibilities:
- To carry out forensic examinations of adult and child victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with G4S Health, FFLM and GMC 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 treat all SARC clients with courtesy, consideration, care and respect and give appropriate care and treatment in accordance with SARC 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 complete aftercare risk assessments; pregnancy, STI’s, blood-borne virus, mental health and safeguarding.
- To administer any relevant medication as per G4S Health SARC Medicine code.
- 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 child protection reports for each paediatric case.
- To practice as an independent medical professional exercising independent clinical judgement.
- To maintain their SARC Training Matrix by attending quarterly peer supervision and peer review.
Essential Criteria:
- Registered Nurse or Midwife with 4 years post-reg experience.
- Experience and confidence working as an Autonomous Practitioner.
- Excellent Safeguarding knowledge and understanding.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups
- Enhanced DBS Disclosure
- Venepuncture.
- Speculum Examination skills .
Desirable Criteria:
- Sexual Health.
- Women’s Health.
- Forensic Awareness.
- Statement writing and giving evidence experience.
- Sexual Offence Examiner experience
For further information please email: careersatg4s@uk.g4s.com
While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;
- Progression, training and development catered to you.
- Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving
- Refer A Friend incentives
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
- Subsidised healthcare plan.
- Confidential Counselling Services
- 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
- Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
This role requires the ability to work with vulnerable people in a caring and compassionate way. A DBS check and relevant police/ prison clearance will be required to exclude any individuals with a history of behaviour which could be considered unacceptable (by G4S or the clients). Safety is of paramount importance and the post holder must ensure that safe systems of work are followed without compromise.
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