Sexual Offence Examiner (FME)

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 and experienced professionals to join our team as Forensic Medical Examiners (FME)at The Shores Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)in Bournemouth. This vital role provides essential care, support, and forensic examinations for victims of sexual assault and rape during an incredibly vulnerable time. About The Shores SARC The Shores SARC operates 24/7, 365 days a year, with a committed team of on-call Crisis Workers and Sexual Offence Examiners. Our mission is to deliver trauma-informed, high-quality care and support to those who need it most. Your Role as a Forensic Medical Examiner In this essential role, you will provide acute forensic examinations and aftercare to victims of rape and sexual assault in line with PHL,FFLM, and GMC guidelines and codes of conduct.,

• Conducting forensic examinations for victims of sexual assault in line with FFLM and GMC standards.
• Attending the SARC (or other agreed venues) within specified timeframes when on call.
• Liaising with Crisis Workers and specially trained officers to ensure the service is victim-centred and tailored to individual needs.
• Collecting forensic samples and documenting injuries, maintaining the chain of evidence.
• Conducting aftercare risk assessments, including pregnancy, STIs, blood-borne viruses, mental health, and safeguarding.
• Administering relevant medications following PHL and SARC guidelines.
• Completing all documentation accurately, including FFLM proforma and aftercare forms, and ensuring secure storage.
• Participating in strategy discussions to plan care based on individual needs.
  
  We are seeking compassionate and professional individuals with the following essential skills and experience:
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience in forensic examination and medical aftercare of individuals following sexual assault.
• Experience working with children, young people, and vulnerable groups.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Medical indemnity insurance
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Must have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 3 years
• Security Clearance: Enhanced DBS check and NPPV Level 2 vetting
  
  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.

Working Hours & Salary
• Shifts: On-call coverage for 12-hour shifts
• Salary:£200 per 12-hour on-call shift, with an additional £300 per call-out.