Sexual Offence Examiner Nurse - SARC

Are you compassionate, empathetic, and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals who have experienced trauma? We are looking for dedicated, experienced professionals to join our team as a Sexual Offence Nurse at The Shores Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). This is a vital role in providing essential care, support, and forensic examinations for victims of sexual assault and rape during a time of great vulnerability., 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
  
  PHL Group was founded in 2009 by a team of commercial partners and experienced General Practitioners with a clear vision of providing services that would contribute to and benefit the local healthcare economy. PHL (formerly known as Hampshire Doctors on Call) runs Integrated Urgent Care, which evolved from the former Out of Hours model, for localities in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. All of the core services which look after patients with an urgent healthcare need are joined up together, and PHL work closely with system partners such as South Central Ambulance Service. The services we operate include call handling, telephone clinical assessment, out of hours home visiting services and some face-to-face Primary Care appointments services in Hampshire. In 2021 a newly formed Healthcare Division was created and incorporates PHLs Urgent Care, Primary Care and Youla Care Concierge Services. The new division combines PHL's healthcare operations into one team and utilises
internal and external resources efficiently to achieve our organisations vision: to be an innovative healthcare 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.

Hours: 0700 to 1900hrs or 1900 to 0700hrs Rate: £120 per shift with an additional £150 per call out