About this role
Job summary
Ready for a career that's truly different?
Mountain Healthcare is one of the UKs leading providers of forensic healthcare within the Health and Justice sector. Working in partnership with NHSE, police, and wider criminal justice agencies, we deliver high-quality care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are proud to be guided by our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing.
We are seeking a NMC female registered nurse to join our team. Due to capacity with our contract, we can only accept female applicants.
If you are looking for 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
About the Role
The role is for all ages covering both paediatric and adult services. There is a requirement for some travel as part of the role dependent on base location.
As Clinical SARC Manager, you will 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.
FTE salary: 47505.40 - 51214.10Contracted Hours: 40 hours -Monday Friday - 7 hour dayShift pattern:Clinical shift 12 hours, 8am-8pm/8pm-8amLocation:Juniper Lodge SARC, Leicester, LE3 6RJ
Additional travel may be required for training and business continuity purposes
Topaz Centre, Notts, NG5 6FZMillfield House, Alfreton, DE55 7BU
Applicants must live within 60 minutes travelling time to their appointed/local SARC.
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 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.
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
Your responsibilities will include:
Service Leadership
Oversee the day to day running of the Juniper SARC so the service is safe, effective and well ledAct as the CQC Registered Manager once your application is submittedBuild a positive, trauma informed service culture that supports both staff and clientsAct as the operational single point of contact for SARC doctors
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 documentationEnsure equipment, kits, medication and consumables are safe, in date and compliant with UKAS requirementsLead 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 requirementsManage the SARC risk register, quality manual, asset register and incident reviewsOversee audits, action plans, environmental monitoring and data accuracyAct as Information Asset Owner, ensuring confidentiality, safety and secure handling of records and forensic samplesDrive continuous improvement based on service user feedback and audit findings
People Leadership
Lead all SARC staff including recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing performance managementOversee rota management, shift approval, leave planning and out of hours coverageEnsure staff maintain training compliance, safeguarding passports, revalidation and professional registrationsProvide 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 agenciesPrepare quarterly performance reports for NHSERepresent the service at operational groups, MDT meetings and SARC management reviewsIdentify service gaps and contribute to business cases to enhance the serviceThis 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, midwife, or registered paramedic with a minimum of three years post qualification experience.
Experience Essential
Leadership or management experience within a clinical setting Confident working with vulnerable adults and children Strong communication, clinical judgement 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.
Employer details Employer name Mountain Healthcare Ltd
Address
Leicester
LE3 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)