Forensic Nurse Examiner - Batley, United Kingdom - Mountain Healthcare Limited

Mountain Healthcare Limited

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Batley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Do you ever feel that your current role just isn't fulfilling or rewarding enough?

Are you looking for an alternative career path within the field of Nursing, where you can develop and expand your knowledge and skills?

We're looking for caring and compassionate nurses (RGNs) to join us as Forensic Nurse Examiners to provide holistic care and support to victims of sexual assault.

We want you to bring your unique set of skills and experience to a special place where you can reach your true potential.

Each region has its own dedicated SARC (sexual assault referral centre) which offers support and practical help to anyone who has been a victim of rape or sexual assault.

Our services are co-funded by the Police and the NHS.

The nursing team are responsible for providing a dedicated 24/7 service for forensic and acute health needs and requirements.

As a Forensic Nurse Examiner, you'll receive full training and support to become a qualified Forensic Practitioner, with further opportunities to undertake additional higher education after one year in-post.

This role is for Zero Hours and is Regional across York, Hull, Sheffield and Leeds. Traveling will be required.
The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) will be responsible for (duties will include, but are not limited to):

providing telephone advice to patients and colleagues

- undertaking holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding
- using a camera system to document injuries
- sharing information where appropriate
- producing individual management plans
- supporting the continued quality improvement of the service
- forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits

Whilst the position may be based from one location, additional travel will be a requirement of the role to locations across the county (including local hospitals).

Benefits

We offer:

Enhanced sickness pay scheme
Wellbeing programme
Advanced rota planning for better worklife balance
6 weeks annual leave
Pension scheme
Bonus scheme
Life Assurance
Employee Assistant Programme
Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses
Funding for higher education courses after one years' service

Essential Skills

Qualified Registered Nurse or Paramedic
A minimum of 3 years' postqualification experience Acute medical healthcare experience
Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Children and Adults
Knowledge and understanding confidentiality
A full UK driving license

Desirable Skills

Lives within 90minute travelling time to all YATH SARCs
Experience of working with individuals with complex needs
Experience of working with individuals who have experienced sexual assault/violence

About Company
Mountain Healthcare is a clinically led business, specialising in healthcare and referral services for vulnerable people.

Commissioned by NHS England and the Police, our aim is to provide the best possible standard of healthcare, through excellent operationaldelivery, robust quality assurance and governance as well as a focus on innovation.

As a leading provider of criminal justice healthcare services, our current contracts cover Sexual Assault Referral Centres, Police Custodial Healthcare, Healthcare in Secure Children's Homes, and clinical telephone advice.

We provide high-quality holisticcare to vulnerable individuals.

Mountain healthcare prides itself on providing a healthier work/life balance and we recognise achievements with awards and bonuses We offer a highly competitive salary along with some great benefits.

We are unique, in that although we are a nationwide company with over 400 employees, we still maintain that family feel and ensure everyone feels like a valued member of our team.

We are passionate about our values which are to 'Be Kind' and 'Do the right thing'.We believe we can make a real difference to those who are vulnerable within the criminal justice system and would love like-minded individuals to join our team.