Partnering Health Ltd

Sexual Offence Examiner Nurse - SARC

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Job summary

Are you compassionate, empathetic, and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals who have experienced trauma? We are looking for dedicated, experienced professionals to join our team as a Sexual Offence Nurse at The Shores Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). This is a vital role in providing essential care, support, and forensic examinations for victims of sexual assault and rape during a time of great vulnerability.

About The Shores SARC: Located in Bournemouth, The Shores operates 24/7, 365 days a year, with a committed team of on-call Crisis Workers and Sexual Offence Examiners. Our mission is to deliver trauma-informed, high-quality care to those who need it most.

Hours: 0700 to 1900hrs or 1900 to 0700hrs

Rate: £120 per shift with an additional £150 per call out

Main duties of the job

As a Sexual Offence Nurse, you will play a crucial role in the multidisciplinary team, providing forensic medical examinations and clinical care. Your duties will include:

Conducting forensic examinations of victims of rape and sexual assault, adhering to PHL Health, FFLM, NMC, and FSR guidelines
Attending the SARC or other venues within an agreed timeframe when requested by the PHL Health call centre
Practicing autonomously, making independent and objective clinical decisions within professional guidelines and Codes of Conduct
Collaborating with Crisis Workers and specially trained officers to ensure the service is tailored to each clients needs
Obtaining informed consent for all procedures and ensuring all actions are documented in line with local guidelines
Collecting forensic samples and documenting injuries in compliance with FFLM standards, maintaining the chain of evidence
Performing risk assessments for pregnancy, STIs, blood-borne viruses, mental health, and safeguarding
Managing referrals to Safeguarding and Mental Health teams and providing urgent onward referrals when necessary
Administering medication under PHL Health PGDs
Completing all necessary documentation, including FFLM Proforma and Aftercare Forms
Writing Police statements and attending court when requested as a professional witness
Participating in ongoing training and development, including quarterly peer supervision, appraisals, and reflective practice

About us

PHL Group was founded in 2009 by a team of commercial partners and experienced General Practitioners with a clear vision of providing services that would contribute to and benefit the local healthcare economy. PHL (formerly known as Hampshire Doctors on Call) runs Integrated Urgent Care, which evolved from the former Out of Hours model, for localities in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. All of the core services which look after patients with an urgent healthcare need are joined up together, and PHL work closely with system partners such as South Central Ambulance Service. The services we operate include call handling, telephone clinical assessment, out of hours home visiting services and some face-to-face Primary Care appointments services in Hampshire. In 2021 a newly formed Healthcare Division was created and incorporates PHLs Urgent Care, Primary Care and Youla Care Concierge Services. The new division combines PHL's healthcare operations into one team and utilises internal and external resources efficiently to achieve our organisations vision: to be an innovative healthcare enabler, known for providing a range of high-quality care.

PHL Group aims to assist candidates with their transition into a career in the thriving and fast-paced private healthcare industry. We are looking for talented individuals that want to join us on our journey to becoming the fastest growing, most trusted healthcare organisation.

Date posted

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£120 a session in addition £150 per call out

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0062-24-0145

Job locations

Dorset Police

5 Madeira Road

Bournemouth

BH11QQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Sexual Offence Examiner (Nurse) at Partnering Health Group

(PHL) working as part of a team, your role is so very important in providing acute forensic examinations for victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with PHL, FFLM and NMC guidelines and code.

Working independently through face-to-face consultations, you will be accountable for delivering safe, clinical decision-making and expert care to a high standard. Acting within your professional boundaries, your duties will include aspects of the patient journey

You will be required to work completely independently in an autonomous role at an advanced level of practice.

Location

Bournemouth, BH1 1QQ

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

To be available and to attend the SARC, or other venue, within an agreed timeframe when requested to by PHL 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 liaise with colleagues and share any safeguarding concerns in order to complete the safeguarding action plan documentation.

To make any urgent onward referrals to Safeguarding and Mental Health teams

To administer any relevant medication under PHL 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.

To complete written Police statements as per policy, when requested by PHL 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 PHL 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 biannual Employee Development Review (EDR).

Carry out any reasonable request from your Line Manager