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At Mountain Healthcare, we deliver specialist healthcare and forensic services to support some of the most vulnerable people in society. Our Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) provide a safe, welcoming space for people who have experienced sexual assault or abuse – offering expert care, support, and dignity when it’s needed most.

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Deputy SARC Manager to play a pivotal role in leading our multi-agency service. You’ll support the SARC Manager in ensuring smooth day to day operations, high quality care, and strategic development of the service. From managing people and budgets to fostering strong partnerships and ensuring clinical excellence, you’ll be a driving force in delivering positive outcomes for our clients.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, values driven organisation where your leadership will directly shape the quality of care and support for those who need it most.

Location: The Horizon SARC,Hodge Hill Primary Care Centre, Firs Farm Drive, B36 8DB 

Job Description

In this varied and impactful role, you will:

• Coordinate all activities that keep the SARC running smoothly, ensuring safe and effective services in line with national and local standards for rape and sexual assault care.
• Support the SARC Manager in leading and developing a multi-disciplinary team overseeing recruitment, inductions, training, rotas, appraisals, and wellbeing support.
• Monitor service delivery, assess performance, and implement changes to improve access, patient experience, and clinical quality while maintaining budgetary control.
• Act as a Crisis Worker or Forensic Examiner (following training and dependent on qualification) providing direct support to patients, conducting forensic examinations, and ensuring thorough documentation, follow-ups, and case reviews.
• Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding by ensuring policies are followed, audits are completed, and staff are supported in recognising and responding to concerns.
• Oversee governance and compliance, including incident reporting, complaints management, quality audits, and adherence to ISO 15189 and Forensic Science Regulator standards.
• Ensure medicines, forensic equipment, and medical rooms are maintained, stocked, and compliant at all times.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with commissioners, police, partner agencies, and community organisations to improve referral pathways and raise awareness of SARC services.
• Lead local operational meetings, contribute to service development plans, and share best practice with other SARCs across Mountain Healthcare.
• Manage and safeguard confidential information, forensic samples, and records in line with legal and professional standards.
• Support business planning, outreach initiatives, and research or quality improvement projects to ensure the service remains responsive and effective.

Essential Requirements

• Managerial experience.
• Driving licence.
• Experience working with vulnerable people.
• Excellent communication skills and styles.
• Proven strong judgement and analysis skills.
• Because of the nature of this role, applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)(b) and 7(2)(e).

Desirable Requirements

• Trained to complete forensic examinations as either a Sexual Offence Examiner (SOE), Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE), or Crisis Worker (CW).
• Having awareness of SARC commissioning.