Sexual Offence Examiner Nurse

Job summary Are you compassionate, empathetic, and ready to make ameaningful difference in the lives of individuals who have experienced trauma?We are looking for dedicated, experienced professionals to join our team as a SexualOffence Nurse at The Shores Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC).This is a vital role in providing essential care, support, and forensicexaminations for victims of sexual assault and rape during a time of greatvulnerability.About The Shores SARC:Located in Bournemouth, The Shores operates 24/7, 365 days a year, with acommitted team of on-call Crisis Workers and Sexual Offence Examiners.
Ourmission is to deliver trauma-informed, high-quality care to those who need itmost.Hours: 0700 to 1900hrs or 1900 to 0700hrsRate: £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 foundedin 2009 by a team of commercial partners and experienced General Practitionerswith a clear vision of providing services that would contribute to and benefitthe local healthcare economy.
PHL (formerlyknown as Hampshire Doctors on Call) runs Integrated Urgent Care, which evolvedfrom the former Out of Hours model, for localities in Hampshire and the Isle ofWight.
All of the core services which look after patients with an urgent healthcareneed are joined up together, and PHL work closely with system partners such as SouthCentral Ambulance Service.
The services we operate include call handling,telephone clinical assessment, out of hours home visiting services and some face-to-facePrimary Care appointments services in Hampshire.
In 2021 a newly formedHealthcare Division was created and incorporates PHLs Urgent Care, PrimaryCare and Youla Care Concierge Services.
The new division combines PHL'shealthcare operations into one team and utilises internal and externalresources efficiently to achieve our organisations vision: to be an innovativehealthcare 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.
Job description Job responsibilities As a Sexual OffenceExaminer (Nurse) at Partnering Health Group (PHL) working as part ofa team, your role is so very important in providing acute forensic examinationsfor victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with PHL, FFLM and NMCguidelines and code.Working independentlythrough face-to-face consultations, you will be accountable for deliveringsafe, clinical decision-making and expert care to a high standard.
Actingwithin your professional boundaries, your duties will include aspects of thepatient journey You will be required towork completely independently in an autonomous role at an advanced level ofpractice.LocationBournemouth, BH1 1QQTo carry out forensicexaminations of victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with PHLHealth, FFLM, NMC and FSR guidelinesTo be available and toattend the SARC, or other venue, within an agreed timeframe when requested toby PHL Health call centre.To practice as anautonomous practitioner exercising independent and objective clinical judgementwithin professional guidelines and code of conduct.To treat all SARC clientswith courtesy, consideration, care and respect and give appropriate care andtreatment in accordance with best practice.To work with and liaisewith the Crisis Worker and Specially trained officer to ensure that the clientfeels in control and the service is tailored to their needs.To obtain fully informedconsent for all procedures from the SARC client.To take relevant forensicsamples as per FFLM guidelines ensuring the chain of evidence and documentinjuriesTo complete aftercarerisk assessments; pregnancy, STIs, blood-borne virus, mental health and safeguarding.To liaise with colleaguesand share any safeguarding concerns in order to complete the safeguardingaction plan documentation.To make any urgent onwardreferrals to Safeguarding and Mental Health teamsTo administer anyrelevant medication under PHL Health PGDs.To complete alldocumentation as per local guidelines including a FFLM Proforma and anAftercare Form, and store securely as per local guidelines.To complete writtenPolice statements as per policy, when requested by PHL Health.To attend court whenrequested to as a professional witnessTo maintain their SARC Training Matrix byattending quarterly peer supervision, peer review, appraisals, undertakingquarterly reflective practice, completing mandatory training andattending relevant training, events and conferences.
To work towards acquiring the LSOM qualificationor equivalent To adhere to policies and procedures produced byPHL 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 Clientsreceive appropriate on-going support.
Participate in multi-agency partnership working.
Participate in biannual Employee DevelopmentReview (EDR).
Carry out any reasonable request from your LineManager Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with 4 years post-reg experience Experience and confidence working as an Autonomous Practitioner Excellent Safeguarding knowledge and understanding Strong communication skills both written and oral Experience of Working with Vulnerable Groups Multi-Disciplinary Working Competence in Venepuncture Speculum Examination skills Forensic Examination and Medical Aftercare of Complainants of Sexual Assault Effective Communication skills Excellent Documentation skills Professional and Non-Judgmental This role is subject to an enhanced level DBS check and NPPV Level 3 vetting.
Desirable Sexual Health Womens Health Forensic Awareness Statement writing and giving evidence experience