Job summary
This job is banded at band 6 under agenda for change and on-call payments framework will apply.
The Havens are a partnership initiative between the Metropolitan Police and the NHS to improve the care offered to victims of sexual assault/rape.
We are seeking motivated, dedicated, non-judgemental crisis workers to provide on-call, out of hours cover for the forensic service at your base Haven. This will be within a travel distance of 60 minutes from being called. You may also be required to attend from time to time, one of the other Havens to ensure rota cover when service cover is required. You will assist the administration and management process of victims (women, men and children) attending the Havens, providing sensitive and empowering advocacy support, while assisting the Sexual offences Examiner during the examination and collecting of forensic evidence.
Main duties of the job
You are required to be a qualified nurse, counsellor or social worker with a relevant degree/diploma qualification and can demonstrate recent work experience within sexual health, family planning or a related health/social care field. Excellent communication skills and an understanding of the impact of serious sexual assault are required. A minimum of 3 shift pattern per month of week nights and or weekend days or nights. One bank holiday is also required
At present we are looking for shifts to be covered as follows:
Monday to Thursday night's 17.00 - 05.00Friday night 17.00 - 09.00Saturday Day 09.00-21.00Saturday night 21.00-09.00Sunday Day 09.00-21.00Sunday night 21.00-05.00
You must be able to arrive at the Haven within one hour of being called.
About us
The Havensis the London's Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), a specialist centre in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. We are a longstanding partnership initiative between the Mayors' Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and NHS England to improve the care offered to victims of sexual assault and rape. The service is provided by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The Havens provide comprehensive forensic, medical and psychosocial aftercare services to complainants of serious sexual assault.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description and person specification when applying for this role, paying attention to the person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description and person specification when applying for this role, paying attention to the person specification
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN, RMN, DipSW, or relevant degree or counselling degree
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate and present information effectively in writing and verbally.
- Ability to work effectively on own initiative without direct supervision.
- Excellent listening and interpersonal skills. Able to respond calmly in emergency / stressful situations.
- Able to pay attention to detail
- Ability to provide non - judgemental care.
- Able to function as part of a multi - disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the Haven.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- 12 months minimum recent experience in sexual health, family planning, gynaecology or relevant, associated health and/or psycho social fields.
- An awareness of the issues surrounding rape and sexual assault.
- Understanding and application of the principles of equal opportunities.
- An awareness of issues around confidentiality.
- Understanding of issues of diversity.
- Flexible in approach in participating in on-call rota
- Sensitive to issues relating to sexual assault
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience or working with individuals who have experienced emotional and / or physical issues.
- Knowledge of child protection issues.
- Knowledge of basic life support and deliberate self ham - risk assessment.
- Knowledge of police and court procedures in relation to sexual violence.
- To be affiliated and accountable to an appropriate professional body in accordance to own profession
- To be familiar with anaphylaxis and how to respond appropriately
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN, RMN, DipSW, or relevant degree or counselling degree
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate and present information effectively in writing and verbally.
- Ability to work effectively on own initiative without direct supervision.
- Excellent listening and interpersonal skills. Able to respond calmly in emergency / stressful situations.
- Able to pay attention to detail
- Ability to provide non - judgemental care.
- Able to function as part of a multi - disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Ability to contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the Haven.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- 12 months minimum recent experience in sexual health, family planning, gynaecology or relevant, associated health and/or psycho social fields.
- An awareness of the issues surrounding rape and sexual assault.
- Understanding and application of the principles of equal opportunities.
- An awareness of issues around confidentiality.
- Understanding of issues of diversity.
- Flexible in approach in participating in on-call rota
- Sensitive to issues relating to sexual assault
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience or working with individuals who have experienced emotional and / or physical issues.
- Knowledge of child protection issues.
- Knowledge of basic life support and deliberate self ham - risk assessment.
- Knowledge of police and court procedures in relation to sexual violence.
- To be affiliated and accountable to an appropriate professional body in accordance to own profession
- To be familiar with anaphylaxis and how to respond appropriately
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Havens Pan London - Camberwell, Ladbroke Grove, Whitechapel
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
