Job summary
Band 7 Trainee Forensic Nurse Examiners 2 x 1.0 WTE- Band 8a Forensic Nurse Examiner welcome to apply
Salary: Band 7 per annum, including HCA supplement. Once qualified and competent Forensic Nurse Examiner you will be moved to a Band 8a Forensic Nurse Examiner
This is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated, multi-professional team as a Trainee Forensic Nurse Examiner.
As a FNE you will -
- be a RN1: Adult nurse, level 1
- ideally have a non-medical prescribing qualification and physical assessment skills with considerable experience in sexual or women's health.
- work independently and autonomously conducting forensic medical examinations on clients' post-sexual assault.
- be instrumental in the development and monitoring of clinical practice, protocols and care pathways within the service.
- understand that your role will include the provision of statements and giving evidence of fact as a professional witness within a court of law.
- Have enhanced communication and presentation skills, a flexible approach and detailed knowledge of the impact of sexual assault are also required.
- be joining a service that promotes and supports personal and professional development. Training and competency assessment of forensic work will be provided.
Main duties of the job
As a registered nurse with considerable experience in sexual or women health, you will be supported with forensic work training and competency assessment.
Once training is complete you will as part of the nursing and multi professional team within London's Havens to provide evidence based, holistic care to clients post sexual assault - including on call rota covering nights, weekends and public holidays (minimum 1 shift per month)
You will lead on the management of individual episodes of client care for clients 13 years of age and above - independently and autonomously carrying out forensic medical examinations and collection of evidence post sexual assault, this will include assessment and management of other acute needs such as review of physical injury, prevention of pregnancy, prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV, including direct referral to other clinical services or agencies as required, including managing client risk and safeguarding
Using your enhanced communication skills you will have a flexible approach and detailed knowledge of the impact of sexual assault.
You will utilise your safeguarding expertise to explore and assess a client's safety and safeguarding needs, including client's capacity and mental health.
As a senior nurse you will an approachable professional role model for junior nursing staff and the wider multi professional team, providing clinical support and guidance as required
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We strongly advise you to read the job description and person specification before applying for this post.
The Havens is Londons Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) service, provided by Kings College Hospital, and delivered currently from three sites, Camberwell, Whitechapel and St Charles Hospital, Ladbroke Grove. The service is jointly commissioned by NHS England specialised commissioning Health in the Justice Team and the Mayors Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).
The Havens provide a 24/7 emergency forensic medical examination service for the whole of London for both police and self-referred clients. Follow-up medical and sexual health services, an independent sexual violence adviser (ISVA) team and counselling and clinical psychology services are also provided. Additionally, the service has its own specialist childrens team.
The Havens work closely with NHSE, MOPAC, the Metropolitan Police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS); and is part of a formal partnership with Londons main third sector sexual violence providers, known as the London Survivors Gateway. The Havens have an academic arm which has recently completed a four year longitudinal study into outcomes for adolescent victims of sexual violence and is currently working in collaboration with European partners building capacity, improved detection, support and reporting pathways for victims of sexual violence within the immigration system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We strongly advise you to read the job description and person specification before applying for this post.
The Havens is Londons Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) service, provided by Kings College Hospital, and delivered currently from three sites, Camberwell, Whitechapel and St Charles Hospital, Ladbroke Grove. The service is jointly commissioned by NHS England specialised commissioning Health in the Justice Team and the Mayors Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).
The Havens provide a 24/7 emergency forensic medical examination service for the whole of London for both police and self-referred clients. Follow-up medical and sexual health services, an independent sexual violence adviser (ISVA) team and counselling and clinical psychology services are also provided. Additionally, the service has its own specialist childrens team.
The Havens work closely with NHSE, MOPAC, the Metropolitan Police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS); and is part of a formal partnership with Londons main third sector sexual violence providers, known as the London Survivors Gateway. The Havens have an academic arm which has recently completed a four year longitudinal study into outcomes for adolescent victims of sexual violence and is currently working in collaboration with European partners building capacity, improved detection, support and reporting pathways for victims of sexual violence within the immigration system.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Non-medical prescribing course or experience in supply of medication via PGD
- Teaching or mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of a Master's Degree in healthcare or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of current continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Recognised qualification / training or relevant experience in contraception and sexual health and evidence of associated competencies
- Practising forensic nurse examiner
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of the supply and/or administration of medication under patient group direction if not a non-medical prescriber
- Experienced and competent in clinical history taking, examination and diagnosis
- Clinical experience managing clients with complex needs
- Relevant experience of clinical nursing practice in a sexual health / contraception setting
- Understanding of recognized standards & policies related to the speciality
- Experience of working in partnership with multi- professional teams.
- Knowledge of current developments in nursing and with particular emphasis on sexual assault services
- Detailed knowledge regarding safeguarding issues (adult and child), the statutory frameworks that apply, experience of managing safeguarding issues and ability to act upon concerns
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Experience of Nursing research
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to and expertise in caring for people who have been sexually assaulted
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop oneself and others promoting the workplace as a learning environment
- Proficient computer skills including use of word, excel and clinic based packages
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet service needs and requirements
- Ability to promote, monitor and maintain best practice in relation to health, safety and security
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality improvement
- Demonstrates a sensitive and caring demeanour to clients and colleagues
- Demonstrates a calm and professional approach in challenging situations
- Ability to manage and de-escalate situations of conflict
- Demonstrates a commitment to supporting and valuing equality and diversity
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Non-medical prescribing course or experience in supply of medication via PGD
- Teaching or mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of a Master's Degree in healthcare or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of current continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Recognised qualification / training or relevant experience in contraception and sexual health and evidence of associated competencies
- Practising forensic nurse examiner
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of the supply and/or administration of medication under patient group direction if not a non-medical prescriber
- Experienced and competent in clinical history taking, examination and diagnosis
- Clinical experience managing clients with complex needs
- Relevant experience of clinical nursing practice in a sexual health / contraception setting
- Understanding of recognized standards & policies related to the speciality
- Experience of working in partnership with multi- professional teams.
- Knowledge of current developments in nursing and with particular emphasis on sexual assault services
- Detailed knowledge regarding safeguarding issues (adult and child), the statutory frameworks that apply, experience of managing safeguarding issues and ability to act upon concerns
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Experience of Nursing research
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to and expertise in caring for people who have been sexually assaulted
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop oneself and others promoting the workplace as a learning environment
- Proficient computer skills including use of word, excel and clinic based packages
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet service needs and requirements
- Ability to promote, monitor and maintain best practice in relation to health, safety and security
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality improvement
- Demonstrates a sensitive and caring demeanour to clients and colleagues
- Demonstrates a calm and professional approach in challenging situations
- Ability to manage and de-escalate situations of conflict
- Demonstrates a commitment to supporting and valuing equality and diversity
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)
