Sexual Offence Examiner (FME)

Main Duties To carry out forensic examinations of victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with PHL, FFLM, and GMC guidelines To conduct strategy discussions as requested to plan appropriate care based on the needs of the victim To be available to attend the SARC, or other venue, within an agreed timeframe when requested to by PHL Call centre To treat all SARC clients with courtesy, consideration, care and respect and give appropriate care and treatment in accordance with SARC best practice To work with and liaise with the Crisis Worker and Specially trained officer to ensure that the client feels in control and the service is tailored to their needs To obtain fully informed consent for all procedures from the SARC client To take relevant forensic samples as per FFLM guidelines, ensuring the chain of evidence and document injuries To complete aftercare risk assessments; pregnancy, STIs. blood-borne virus, mental health and safeguarding To administer any relevant medication as per PHL and SARC medicine code To complete all documentation as per local guidelines including FFLM proforma and an aftercare form and store securely as per local guidelines To complete written Police statements as soon as practically possible or within 10 working days, when requested by PHL To attend court when requested to, as a professional witness To practice as an independent medical professional exercising independent clinical judgement To maintain their SARC training matrix by attending quarterly peer supervision, peer review, appraisals, undertaking quarterly reflective practice, completing mandatory training and attending relevant training events and conferences To work towards acquiring the LSOM qualification or equivalent To adhere to policies and procedures produced by PHL and the SARC To maintain confidentiality at all times, adhering to Data Protection, and maintaining Caldicott Guidelines at all times Liaising with Partner Agencies to ensure Clients receive appropriate on-going support Participate in multi-agency partnership working Participate in bi-annual Employee Development Review (EDR) Carry out any reasonable request from your Line Manager Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties To carry out forensic examinations of victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with PHL, FFLM, and GMC guidelines To conduct strategy discussions as requested to plan appropriate care based on the needs of the victim To be available to attend the SARC, or other venue, within an agreed timeframe when requested to by PHL Call centre To treat all SARC clients with courtesy, consideration, care and respect and give appropriate care and treatment in accordance with SARC best practice To work with and liaise with the Crisis Worker and Specially trained officer to ensure that the client feels in control and the service is tailored to their needs To obtain fully informed consent for all procedures from the SARC client To take relevant forensic samples as per FFLM guidelines, ensuring the chain of evidence and document injuries To complete aftercare risk assessments; pregnancy, STIs. blood-borne virus, mental health and safeguarding To administer any relevant medication as per PHL and SARC medicine code To complete all documentation as per local guidelines including FFLM proforma and an aftercare form and store securely as per local guidelines To complete written Police statements as soon as practically possible or within 10 working days, when requested by PHL To attend court when requested to, as a professional witness To practice as an independent medical professional exercising independent clinical judgement To maintain their SARC training matrix by attending quarterly peer supervision, peer review, appraisals, undertaking quarterly reflective practice, completing mandatory training and attending relevant training events and conferences To work towards acquiring the LSOM qualification or equivalent To adhere to policies and procedures produced by PHL and the SARC To maintain confidentiality at all times, adhering to Data Protection, and maintaining Caldicott Guidelines at all times Liaising with Partner Agencies to ensure Clients receive appropriate on-going support Participate in multi-agency partnership working Participate in bi-annual Employee Development Review (EDR) Carry out any reasonable request from your Line Manager