Out of Hours Crisis Worker - Lincoln, United Kingdom - Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Lincoln, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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All Staff will be required to attend SARC for booked appointments for FME for Victims of Rape and Sexual assault.

These appointments may be Police or self referrals.

They will be required to be able to get to the centre for these appointments within 45 mins unless the appointment has been made for a later time.

To provide support information to clients accessing the service.


On occasion to exert moderate physical effort for short periods during a shift whilst assisting clients with mobility problems with transfers from examination bed to chair or vice versa.

To provide advocacy services and support for clients and their supporters. To advise clients of the context of services within the criminal justice process.

To work as part of a small team of forensic physicians, police officers and crisis worker in the delivery of high standards of service.


The post holder will be responsible for thorough cleaning following a forensic medical examination to an agreed standard in order to assist in maintaining the forensic integrity of the centre.

In cases of self-referrals the post holder will contribute to the appropriate handling of forensic samples, which may include the taking of urine, saliva and mouth swab samples, this will only be if a Crisis worker is carrying out the role of the SOTO during the self referral.

To participate in regular supervision. The post holder will frequently be exposed to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances, e.g.

victims of sexual assault, rape or child abuse. To participate in and promote the development of Spring Lodge according to operational policies and procedures. To participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of services. To adhere to all Trust and Spring Lodge policies and operational procedures.

To consider Child Protection issues and liaise with the Manager in accordance with Child Protection Policies. To contribute to the clinical governance processes within the service. To encourage all staff to lead by example in their individual roles. Continuously uphold the core values and beliefs set by the SARC team.


To develop and maintain knowledge and skills relevant to this area of work which meets the needs of the organisation, client group and sexual offences legislation.

To attend induction and ongoing training and assist in the orientation of new staff. To demonstrate knowledge of quality issues and commitment to continual quality improvement.
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