Mountain Healthcare
SARC Manager - Leicester
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This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person with a desire to help others at the greatest time of need.
Mountain Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading providers of forensic healthcare within the Health and Justice sector. Working in partnership with NHSE, police, and wider criminal justice agencies, we deliver high-quality care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are proud to be guided by our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing.
We are seeking NMC female registered nurses to join our team. Under the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7(2)b and 7(2) e.
Please note, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and Police vetting NVVP Level 2 checks.
If you are looking for a role where your impact is immediate, meaningful and aligned within national forensic and safeguarding standards, this is the opportunity for you.
Role of SARC Manager
The role of SARC Manager is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required. Acting as the advocate for patients who attend the centre, you will empower them to feel in control and where applicable, support them during the forensic examination process.
Each county has its own dedicated Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the service has been commissioned to improve the immediate medical response and aftercare offered to victims of sexual assault and rape.
Mountain Healthcare are a specialist business already providing similar services to 20 other SARCs in locations across the UK.
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Responsibilities
For this role you will work as the SARC Manager and will be responsible for coordinating all activities related to the smooth running of the SARC.
Service Leadership
- Oversee the day to day running of the Horizon SARC so the service is safe, effective and well led
- Act as the CQC Registered Manager once your application is submitted
- Build a positive, trauma informed service culture that supports both staff and clients
- Act as the operational single point of contact for SARC doctors
Clinical and Forensic Delivery
- Support or undertake forensic examinations once trained
- Maintain high standards of forensic practice including contamination control, evidence handling, chain of custody and Oasis documentation
- Ensure equipment, kits, medication and consumables are safe, in date and compliant with UKAS requirements
- Lead daily case reviews, clinical oversight, referrals and follow up processes
Governance and Quality
- Ensure compliance with CQC, ISO 15189, the Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice and all safeguarding requirements
- Manage the SARC risk register, quality manual, asset register and incident reviews
- Oversee audits, action plans, environmental monitoring and data accuracy
- Act as Information Asset Owner, ensuring confidentiality, safety and secure handling of records and forensic samples
- Drive continuous improvement based on service user feedback and audit findings
People Leadership
- Lead all SARC staff including recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing performance management
- Oversee rota management, shift approval, leave planning and out of hours coverage
- Ensure staff maintain training compliance, safeguarding passports, re-validation and professional registrations
- Provide supportive leadership that promotes well-being, development and a strong clinical culture
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Partnership and Multi Agency Work
- Build strong relationships with police forces, commissioners, safeguarding boards, NHS partners and local agencies
- Prepare quarterly performance reports for NHSE
- Represent the service at operational groups, MDT meetings and SARC management reviews
- Identify service gaps and contribute to business cases to enhance the service
This role includes clear salary progression after probation and further uplift when your Registered Manager application is submitted. You will receive SOE training, clinical supervision, peer review and management development, along with support from a wider network of SARC Managers.
Essential Skills
- NMC registered nurse, midwife, or registered paramedic with a minimum of three years post qualification experience.
- Leadership or management experience within a clinical setting
- Confident working with vulnerable adults and children
- Strong communication, clinical judgment and organisational skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to work outside core hours when needed to support the 24-hour rota
- Female applicants only, as permitted under the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e
- Applicants must live within 60 minutes travelling time to their appointed/local SARC.
Desirable
- Experience within SARCs, forensic healthcare, sexual violence services or safeguarding
- Training or experience in forensic examinations
- Experience working with police, commissioners or multi agency safeguarding partners
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