SARC Healthcare Professional

HCRG Care Group, Swineshead, Lincolnshire

SARC Healthcare Professional

£312000

HCRG Care Group, Swineshead, Lincolnshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

, 13 Nov | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 84502bf46891446bbfc1d86370ec5aaa

Full Job Description

As a nurse/midwife/ paramedic within our SARC contract you will be working autonomously, within the scope of competency, being able to assess and treat patients under our company PGDs (patient group directives). You are expected to provide holistic care and support to victims of sexual assault.

  • The role is a retainer role and we offer a call out of £150 a shift.
  • We pay milage.
  • You need to be within an hour of the SARC in Lincoln
  • Shifts are 7am - 7pm day shift and 7pm - 7am night shift.
  • On average we receive 13 calls per month within SARC
  • Need access to own transport to get to SARC
  • Main Responsibility
  • To attend All calls as requested and directed by the call centre
  • To undertake clinical assessments and offer a high standard of clinical care for patients under your management.
  • To undertake forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
  • Develop Forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
  • Actively working in partnership with external MDTs and Police.
  • 1st point of contact for victims, Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways.
  • Manage and promote the self- referral pathway.
  • Using a camera system to document injuries.
  • Undertaking holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
  • Producing individual management plans.
  • Supporting the continued quality improvement of the service.
  • Working under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
  • Obtaining consent for forensic procedures. To undertake the forensic examination of victims of sexual assault - to record (and if appropriate give opinion of cause of) injuries and/or collect DNA evidence.
  • To provide written statements as required within 7- 10 days of request even when contract is terminated.
  • To give oral testimony as required in any Court or Tribunal.
  • To make contemporaneous notes and maintain complete and accurate clinical records that are available to CRG Medical Services at all times even when contract is terminated.
  • To support the development of medical services with the Clinical Lead, Head of clinical operations
  • To undertake all duties as required of a Forensic Clinician in SARC and to comply with the competencies, knowledge and skills framework of the Department of Health.
  • To comply with all requirements and/or legislation of the post.
  • To maintain clinical/forensic skills and competencies and maintain an auditable record of experience.
  • To carry out any other activity or action appropriate to the role of a Forensic Clinician as required by Clinical Lead / CRG Senior Management.
  • To promote and conduct policies i.e. Equality and Diversity, Dignity and Respect, Information Governance and Safeguarding.
  • To undertake the use of our RADAR System
  • The tasks and responsibilities shown above are not exhaustive but should merely be regarded as a guide. The jobholder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the business needs at that time. These will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the service. The job holder will be expected to participate in this process and the company would aim to reach agreement to changes.,
  • Access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
  • Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunities continuing your professional development
  • Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
  • Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual "Ask our Executives" event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives
  • The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding "good" or "outstanding" ratings from the Care Quality Commission

    Registered Nurse general/ midwife or registered paramedic with recent SARC experience and a SARC qualification
  • Minimum 2 years qualified.
  • NMC Registration /HCPC registration
  • Venipuncture
  • Lived in the UK for 3 years
  • Valid UK Driving License with access to a car for work purposes.
  • Understand the limits and concepts of confidentiality and principles of the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts
  • Experience of working as part of a team & autonomous working
  • Experience of working closely with team members and external parties to review patient care and make recommendations for improved service delivery

    You will feel valued as a part of our SARC team, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
  • HCRG Care Group is pleased to offer access to Wagestream - which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
  • Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards
  • Opportunities to work in different areas and various different services to gain new knowledge and experience
  • Access to our Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality, CRG is one of the leading providers of Forensic Medical Services within the UK.
  • We have experience delivering solutions for Police Forces, ranging from some of the most rural areas in the country to heavily urbanised populations. We work closely with our police partners and other stakeholders across the secure healthcare market to provide high quality, innovative solutions in this challenging environment. Our work allows us to help some of the most vulnerable members of society, reaching a number of patients who may otherwise receive no professional healthcare support.