SARC Manager

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced manager to join a small team who deliver high standards of care to people who have recently experienced rape or sexual assault. Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provides support, advice and forensic medical examination services for people who have experienced sexual assault and rape throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (IoW). The Treetops SARC service is currently based in Cosham, Portsmouth. The SARC is open 24/7, 365(6) days a year and is staffed by on-call crisis workers and sexual offence examiners.

This post is subject to level 2 Police vetting.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the overall operational day-to-day management of the Treetops SARC service, in accordance with set objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints. This includes the development of policy, practice and future objectives and strategies to deliver national and local targets, within a defined budget, and in conjunction with the Clinical Lead, Quality Manager, Sexual Health Service Business Manager and wider sexual health management team. The SARC is a Hampshire and IoW wide Forensic Medical Examination and wrap around care and support service for approximately 500 victims per annum, via referrals from Hampshire & IoW Constabulary and self-referral clients.

The post holder will provide a central point of reference for all users, stakeholders, and staff of the SARC and in collaboration with the Clinical Lead, Quality Manager, Sexual Health Service Business Manager and Sexual Offence Examiners, ensure SARC clients are provided with appropriate high-quality services. The role will necessitate close communication with the SARC's Clinical Lead and Quality Manager and require active involvement in some key Sexual Health meetings, the Sexual Health Service Management Team, Police Officers, Crown Prosecution Service, NHS England commissioners, Home Office representatives and other partner agencies.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or experience Relevant masters level qualification or equivalent experience Management qualification or equivalent experience EXPERIENCE Experience in staff and resource management Experience of project and change management Experience of working in a client-focused environment Experience of working in a constantly changing environment without direct supervision Experience of supervising and appraising staff Experience of quality assurance systems

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