Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the care sector? How would you like to work for an innovative and market-leading organisation?
This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person with a desire to help others at the greatest time of need.
The role of SARC Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Manager) is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required. Acting as the advocate for patients who attend the centre, you will empower them to feel in control and where applicable, support them during the forensic examination process.
Please note, this role involves working for the Norfolk and Suffolk SARCs (NR6 5QH & IP3 9FH).
Each county has its own dedicated Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the service has been commissioned to improve the immediate medical response and aftercare offered to victims of sexual assault and rape. Mountain Healthcare are a specialist business already providing similar services to 20 other SARCs in locations across the UK.
For this role you will work as the SARC Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Manager) and will be responsible for co-ordinating all activities related to the smooth running of the SARC.
The SARC Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Manager) will effectively lead and manage this multi-agency centre and services, playing a pivotal role in developing a strategic vision for the service ensuring changes meet internal and external expectations and meets budgetary constraints, who will help cover the service (predominantly) out of office hours, including nights and weekends.
The role will include:
being accountable for co-ordinating and delivering safe and effective services to all clients of the SARC, meeting National and local targets in relation to rape and sexual assault.evaluating and assessing current service delivery and implementing changes in practice that deliver significant and substantial improvements in access and service delivery, whilst working within a budget.being responsible for the management of all employees associated with the SARC.Please note there is a requirement to complete the role of Forensic Nurse Examiner for 1 out of every 5 days per week.
All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and Police vetting checks.
Whilst the position may be based from one location, additional travel will be a requirement of the role to locations across the county (including local hospitals).
As an organisation that 'does the right thing', we believe you will be empowered to make a difference.
Because of the nature of this role, applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e.
Our aim is to create and encourage an environment committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and building on the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace and we uphold these principles in our behaviours. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
BenefitsEnhanced sickness pay schemeWellbeing programmeAdvanced rota planning for better work-life balance6 weeks annual leavePension schemeBonus schemeLife assuranceEmployee assistant programmeLong service/team of the month awardsRange of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclassesFunding for higher education courses after one years' serviceWe welcome applications from candidates with any of the following skills or attributes: SARC manager, sexual assault referral centre, coordinator, manager, service delivery, registered general, adult nursing qualification.
Essential SkillsRegistered general/adult nursing qualificationA minimum of 1+ year post qualification experienceExperience of working with vulnerable peopleExcellent communication skillsFull UK driving licenceDesirable SkillsExperience of working in a field related to sexual healthLeadership experienceManagement skillsChange management experienceExperience of supporting victims of sexual assaultAbout CompanyFounded 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 values Be Kind and Do 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.
Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference
Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years. At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field. We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.