An exciting opportunity to be part of the The Bridgeway SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) Service, as commissioned by the NHS and Cumbria police. The Development Lead Nurse is support the manager and Clinical Lead Doctor and to support the line manager in the auditing and coordination of the service we provide. They will also act as an advocate for clients who request help and support to aid recovery from the assault they suffered.

A Sexual Assault Referral Centre is a dedicated centre providing a comprehensive service to anyone who have suffered rape or sexual assault, both for those who wish to involve the Police and those who self-refer.   

Job Outline:

To promote the SARC service to public and professionals

To do targeted promotional work to increase under represented and hard to reach groups accessing the SARC service

To identify areas for continuous improvement and development of the SARC service.

To develop links with Key partners to promote collaborative working.

To assist in the management of the SARC Service in line with national SARC Best Practice and contractual obligations.

To provide acute forensic examinations for victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with G4S Health, FFLM and NMC guidelines and the NMC code conduct.

Key Responsibilities 

To promote the SARC service to public and professionals

To do targeted promotional work to increase under represented and hard to reach groups accessing the SARC service

To support the SARC Manager and Clinical Lead Doctor in continuous improvement and development of the service.

Liaising and developing links with key partner agencies to develop referral pathways in and out of the SARC Service and promote collaborative working.

To identify and engage in Integrated care system (ICSs) partnerships of health and care organisations that the SARC service should be part of.

Produce and deliver presentations about the SARC service to partner agencies and participate in promotion of the SARC Service

To maintain the Quality Standards for supporting Male Survivors

Participate in multi agency partnership working.

To support the SARC Manager and SARC Coordinator in the daily running of the SARC service.

Key Competencies

Service Development and innovation

Implementing Change

Effective Communication skills.

Excellent Documentation skills

Professional and Non-Judgemental

Forensic Examination and Medical Aftercare of Complainants of Sexual Assault

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Essential Skills

Registered Nurse/Midwife with 4 years post-reg experience

Experience and confidence working as an Autonomous Practitioner

Experience of Clinical Governance Processes

Excellent Safeguarding knowledge and understanding 

Strong communication skills both written and oral.

Presentation skills

Experience with Vulnerable Groups 

Desirable Skills

Project Management

Engagement and Promotional Work

Understanding Cultural and Gender based needs

Sexual Health

Women’s Health

Working with Children and Young People

Forensic Awareness

For further information please email: careersatg4s@uk.g4s.com

This role requires the ability to work with vulnerable people in a caring and compassionate way. A DBS check and relevant police/ prison clearance will be required to exclude any individuals with a history of behaviour which could be considered unacceptable (by G4S or the clients). Safety is of paramount importance and the post holder must ensure that safe systems of work are followed without compromise.    

Please Note: If you are successful at the interview you will be required to attend site within 7 working days for a vetting interview.

It is G4S’ current policy (subject to the Equality Act 2010), in the light of the specific work being undertaken, that all [employees] must be fully vaccinated or have had the relevant [“full”]Covid-19 vaccinations [(including any “waiting period”)]  by their commencement date. 

Disability Confident 

A Disability Confident application was made a couple of years ago for the whole of G4S UK and Ireland, although the submission (including case studies etc) came from ESS.  At that time Level 2 was awarded.  Submission was recently made for re accreditation - but this time for Level 3 - and attached is the certificate confirming their achievement (which was again awarded to the whole business).