Job summary
Ynys Saff Sexual Assault Referral Centre at Cardiff Royal Infirmary provides a safe space, specialist support and dedicated care for people who have been sexually assaulted.
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who would like to be part of our new regional service for South East Wales.
Additionally, all SARCs in England and Wales are currently waiting to be accredited to ISO 15189 Forensic Standards to reflect the high standard of care and forensic integrity for cases that may be heard at Crown Court. A willingness to provide a DNA sample for the police Staff Elimination Database is required. This will be discussed further at interview.
This post is an evening shift into on call. The shift will begin at 17.00 based at SARC . From 22.00, the shift will be an on call basis where phone requests for the use of the SARC will be taken at home and when required, the post holder will return and open the SARC to facilitate police forensic examinations. Call outs are paid at a time and a half.
There may be some circumstances when the post holder will be required to work from another site such as Accident and Emergency.
Although you will be part of a team, this is mainly a lone working position.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide support, information and crisis management to clients attending the Sexual Assault Referral Centre in partnership with the police and Forensic Medical Examiner. Following the completion of a forensic medical examination, the post holder will carry out a DNA forensic clean of the SARC following strict cleaning procedures as well as completing the required administration duties.
The successful applicant will be able to work on their own initiative in emotional and stressful situations. The ability to remain calm under pressure whilst supporting clients in trauma is essential.
The post holder will be flexible to cover shortfalls in the rota at short notice due to staff sickness, in order to operate the service on a 24 hours basis.
Due to the nature of the role, we will only accept applications from female candidates (exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved a minimum of NVQ level 3 or above in relevant subject or relevant background experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the nature of the SARC
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of the impact of sexual violence on adults and children
- Knowledge of issues around domestic and sexual violence on adults and children
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary setting
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults or children
- Experience of making decisions and taking appropriate action
Desirable
- Worked in a sexual violence/domestic violence setting
- Experience of working with individuals in a trauma setting
- Experience of working with victims of crime
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to keep calm under pressure
- Organised and professional
- Able to work within a confidential environment
- Shows respect to team members and service users
- Ability to show compassion
- Motivated and committed
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Able to treat people with respect and dignity with an empathic and non judgemental manner
- Ability to work within a multi disciplinary setting
- Ability to communicate with distressed service users and their family/supporters
- Able to use IT effectively
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours due to the crisis nature of the role
- Ability to attend SARC in a timely manner
- Attend and participate in mandatory training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved a minimum of NVQ level 3 or above in relevant subject or relevant background experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the nature of the SARC
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of the impact of sexual violence on adults and children
- Knowledge of issues around domestic and sexual violence on adults and children
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary setting
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults or children
- Experience of making decisions and taking appropriate action
Desirable
- Worked in a sexual violence/domestic violence setting
- Experience of working with individuals in a trauma setting
- Experience of working with victims of crime
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to keep calm under pressure
- Organised and professional
- Able to work within a confidential environment
- Shows respect to team members and service users
- Ability to show compassion
- Motivated and committed
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Able to treat people with respect and dignity with an empathic and non judgemental manner
- Ability to work within a multi disciplinary setting
- Ability to communicate with distressed service users and their family/supporters
- Able to use IT effectively
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours due to the crisis nature of the role
- Ability to attend SARC in a timely manner
- Attend and participate in mandatory training
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).
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).
