Trainee Forensic Nurse Examiner
| Posting date: | 31 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £56,276.00 to £63,176.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £56276.00 - £63176.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9213-25-1265 |
Summary
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo be accountable for own practice and to utilise available opportunities to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competenceTo maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Trust and medico-legal requirements. Professional/ClinicalTo be accountable for own practice and utilise available opportunities to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competenceTo obtain a detailed and comprehensive patient history and undertake relevant assessment and documentation of injuries and where appropriate complete a forensic examination in line with currentguidanceEnsures that any forensic evidence collected for police and self-referral clients is taken and stored as appropriate to ensure integrity and the chain of evidenceTo provide advanced level, autonomous nursing care to clients following sexual assault and undertake procedures and practices such as speculum examination, bimanual examination, proctoscopy and use of the colposcope as required To develop and implement a management plan for each client referring as necessary internally and externally to the department as requiredEnsures that appropriate mental health risk and capacity assessments are completed and safeguarding issues highlighted and addressed as per local policyTo ensure that the clients privacy and dignity is maintained with consideration to the cultural, religious or social beliefs of each individual Provides advice and care regarding prevention of pregnancy and prophylaxis of Sexually Transmitted Infections including HIV. To prescribe, supply and administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy and procedures as a non-medical prescriber.To monitor the effectiveness of care and treatment through follow up as required (including partner notification) according to departmental guidelinesTo maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NMC, Trust and medico-legal requirements.To provide written statements as requested by the Metropolitan Police ServiceTo attend court and provide evidence of fact as requested by the Crown Prosecution Service QualityTo attend and participate in professional meetings within the Havens, Division or Trust as requiredTo attend SOE peer review and educational update meetings To engage in local and national forums to develop practice and raise the profile of the service and TrustTo be fully aware of the National Initiatives and Policy documents relating to Sexual Assault and ViolenceTo identify and monitor any risk to patient or staff safety taking appropriate action as required. To support the risk management process through the Datix systemTo participate in nursing clinical audit and research to support, maintain and develop expected standards of careTo meet regularly with line manager and clinical supervisor to review clinical audit and practice To arrange and attend clinical supervisionTo utilise and disseminate research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care Education To contribute to an assessment of own educational needs, developing and agreeing a professional development plan with the line manager and clinical supervisorTo keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments as required to meet the revalidation standards of the NMCTo support the training and mentorship of staff, students and trainees within the departmentTo teach on relevant courses in affiliated university nursing departments and external courses as required Leadership/ManagementTo be a credible and approachable professional role model for junior nursing staff and the wider multi professional team providing clinical support and guidance as requiredIn conjunction with the Matron and nursing team to support and participate in the development of nursing within the Haven serviceTo support and participate recruitment and induction activities across the nursing and MDT team