Clinical Manager Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000.00 to £55,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50000.00 - £55000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH1 1QQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0062-25-0083 |
Summary
To lead, manage and coordinate the delivery of the SARC service in accordance with Contractual Obligations, National guidelines and Local Targets, and play a pivotal role in its continued development within budgetary restraints. To provide acute forensic examinations for victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with PHL Group, FFLM and NMC guidelines and the NMC code of conduct. To effectively lead, manage and co-ordinate the SARC team in the delivery of the SARC service which aims to improve Health and Criminal Justice outcomes for victims of sexual assault in accordance with Contractual obligations, National guidelines and local targets. To evaluate and assess provision of service feeding back monthly date and annual reports to Commissioners, Stakeholders and PHL Group. To implement changes in practice when required and work towards continuous improvement within budgetary restraints. To promote the SARC service with partner agencies, other professionals and the community. Investigate any complaints and instigate appropriate response and action with support of Director of Operations. To lead Clinical Governance activity within the SARC Team, including training, clinical audit, and managing clinical incidents and complaints. To be the CQC Registered Manager for the Service and ensure compliance To ensure the secure storage of forensic samples, documentation and records in accordance with Health and Criminal Justice legislation. Responsible for the SARCs medicine management. To ensure effective use of human, financial and physical resources in the delivery of a 24/7 service. To ensure coverage of on-call rotas and take action where there are gaps. To liaise with HR to manage sickness and absence, annual leave, grievance, disciplinary and capability procedures. To authorise staff timesheets (where applicable). Travel and Expenses. Responsible for the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff in liaison with the Recruitment team and HR. To undertake staff appraisals, 1:1 meetings and chair team meetings. To support the professional development of the SARC Team by developing, delivering or sourcing relevant training courses, events and conferences. To use own skills flexibly to create new initiatives and development as appropriate within budgetary constraints. To develop local policies, protocols and guidelines. To be the Safeguarding Lead for the service and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and information is shared with relevant teams when safeguarding concerns are raised. To engage clients with an evaluation of the service and implement any relevant changes. To carry out forensic examinations when required of victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with PHL Group, FFLM and NMC guidelines. To practice as an autonomous practitioner exercising independent and objective clinical judgement within professional guidelines and code of conduct. To treat all SARC clients with courtesy, consideration, care and respect and give appropriate care and treatment in accordance with 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, document injuries, complete aftercare risk assessments; pregnancy, blood-borne virus, mental health and safeguarding. To administer any relevant medication under PHL Groups PGDs. To complete all documentation as per local guidelines including a FFLM Proforma and an Aftercare Form, and store securely as per local guidelines. To maintain confidentiality at all times, adhering to data protection and maintaining Caldicott guidelines at all times. To complete written statements as soon as practically possible, when requested by PHL Group. To attend court when requested to as a professional witness. 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. Responsible for personal continued professional development. To adhere to policies and procedures produced by PHL Group and The SARC. Participate in bi annual Personal Development Review (PDR). Carry out any reasonable request from your Line Manager.