Job summary
Are you a female NMC registered nurse ready to step into a leadership role that blends clinical expertise, forensic standards and service management?
Horizon SARC in Birmingham is looking for a Clinical SARC Manager to lead a specialist, trauma informed service that supports adults and children following sexual assault.
You will combine management leadership with two clinical days each week, while guiding a team who deliver safe, compassionate and high quality care.
If you want a role where your impact is immediate, meaningful and aligned with national forensic and safeguarding standards, this is the opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
Horizon SARC provides specialist clinical care, forensic examinations and emotional support to people affected by sexual assault. As Clinical SARC Manager you will lead the full operational, clinical and forensic delivery of the service. This is a permanent, full time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with an expectation to work outside these hours when needed to support a 24 hour rota.
You will have three management days and two clinical days each week. Your responsibilities will include:
Service Leadership Oversee the day to day running of the Horizon SARC so the service is safe, effective and well led Act as the CQC Registered Manager once your application is submitted
Clinical and Forensic Delivery Support or undertake forensic examinations once trainedMaintain high standards of forensic practice including contamination control, evidence handling, chain of custody and Oasis documentation
Governance and Quality Ensure compliance with CQC, ISO 15189, the Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice and all safeguarding requirementsManage the SARC risk register, quality manual, asset register and incident reviews
People Leadership Lead all SARC staff including recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing performance management Oversee rota management, shift approval, leave planning and out of hours coverage
Partnership Build strong relationships with police forces, commissioners, safeguarding boards, NHS partners and local agencies
About us
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 valuesBe KindandDo 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Horizon SARC provides specialist clinical care, forensic examinations and emotional support to people affected by sexual assault. As Clinical SARC Manager you will lead the full operational, clinical and forensic delivery of the service. This is a permanent, full time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with an expectation to work outside these hours when needed to support a 24 hour rota.
You will have three management days and two clinical days each week. Your responsibilities will include:
Service Leadership
Oversee the day to day running of the Horizon SARC so the service is safe, effective and well led
Act as the CQC Registered Manager once your application is submitted
Build a positive, trauma informed service culture that supports both staff and clients
Act as the operational single point of contact for SARC doctors
Clinical and Forensic Delivery
Support or undertake forensic examinations once trained
Maintain high standards of forensic practice including contamination control, evidence handling, chain of custody and Oasis documentation
Ensure equipment, kits, medication and consumables are safe, in date and compliant with UKAS requirements
Lead daily case reviews, clinical oversight, referrals and follow up processes
Governance and Quality
Ensure compliance with CQC, ISO 15189, the Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice and all safeguarding requirements
Manage the SARC risk register, quality manual, asset register and incident reviews
Oversee audits, action plans, environmental monitoring and data accuracy
Act as Information Asset Owner, ensuring confidentiality, safety and secure handling of records and forensic samples
Drive continuous improvement based on service user feedback and audit findings
People Leadership
Lead all SARC staff including recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing performance management
Oversee rota management, shift approval, leave planning and out of hours coverage
Ensure staff maintain training compliance, safeguarding passports, revalidation and professional registrations
Provide supportive leadership that promotes wellbeing, development and a strong clinical culture
Partnership and Multi Agency Work
Build strong relationships with police forces, commissioners, safeguarding boards, NHS partners and local agencies
Prepare quarterly performance reports for NHSE
Represent the service at operational groups, MDT meetings and SARC management reviews
Identify service gaps and contribute to business cases to enhance the service
This role includes clear salary progression after probation and further uplift when your Registered Manager application is submitted. You will receive SOE training, clinical supervision, peer review and management development, along with support from a wider network of SARC Managers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Horizon SARC provides specialist clinical care, forensic examinations and emotional support to people affected by sexual assault. As Clinical SARC Manager you will lead the full operational, clinical and forensic delivery of the service. This is a permanent, full time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with an expectation to work outside these hours when needed to support a 24 hour rota.
You will have three management days and two clinical days each week. Your responsibilities will include:
Service Leadership
Oversee the day to day running of the Horizon SARC so the service is safe, effective and well led
Act as the CQC Registered Manager once your application is submitted
Build a positive, trauma informed service culture that supports both staff and clients
Act as the operational single point of contact for SARC doctors
Clinical and Forensic Delivery
Support or undertake forensic examinations once trained
Maintain high standards of forensic practice including contamination control, evidence handling, chain of custody and Oasis documentation
Ensure equipment, kits, medication and consumables are safe, in date and compliant with UKAS requirements
Lead daily case reviews, clinical oversight, referrals and follow up processes
Governance and Quality
Ensure compliance with CQC, ISO 15189, the Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice and all safeguarding requirements
Manage the SARC risk register, quality manual, asset register and incident reviews
Oversee audits, action plans, environmental monitoring and data accuracy
Act as Information Asset Owner, ensuring confidentiality, safety and secure handling of records and forensic samples
Drive continuous improvement based on service user feedback and audit findings
People Leadership
Lead all SARC staff including recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing performance management
Oversee rota management, shift approval, leave planning and out of hours coverage
Ensure staff maintain training compliance, safeguarding passports, revalidation and professional registrations
Provide supportive leadership that promotes wellbeing, development and a strong clinical culture
Partnership and Multi Agency Work
Build strong relationships with police forces, commissioners, safeguarding boards, NHS partners and local agencies
Prepare quarterly performance reports for NHSE
Represent the service at operational groups, MDT meetings and SARC management reviews
Identify service gaps and contribute to business cases to enhance the service
This role includes clear salary progression after probation and further uplift when your Registered Manager application is submitted. You will receive SOE training, clinical supervision, peer review and management development, along with support from a wider network of SARC Managers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered nurse with a minimum of three years post qualification
- Leadership or management experience within a clinical setting
- Confident working with vulnerable adults and children
- Strong communication, clinical judgment and organisational skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to work outside core hours when needed to support the 24 hour rota
- Female applicants only, as permitted under the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e
Desirable
- Experience within SARCs, forensic healthcare, sexual violence services or safeguarding
- Training or experience in forensic examinations
- Experience working with police, commissioners or multi agency safeguarding partners
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered nurse with a minimum of three years post qualification
- Leadership or management experience within a clinical setting
- Confident working with vulnerable adults and children
- Strong communication, clinical judgment and organisational skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to work outside core hours when needed to support the 24 hour rota
- Female applicants only, as permitted under the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e
Desirable
- Experience within SARCs, forensic healthcare, sexual violence services or safeguarding
- Training or experience in forensic examinations
- Experience working with police, commissioners or multi agency safeguarding partners
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
