Role Summary
Speciality Specific Information: The Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is a specialist service which supports men, women and children who have been raped and sexually assaulted, through the criminal justice system.
The administrator will be based in the Exeter Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and will provide business support to the SARC Team. Day to day running of SARC office, data input, minute taking and writing, letter writing, answering office phone and managing queries from the public and professionals about the SARC service.
The post holder will fulfil all administration tasks and work as part of a team to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will be responsible for their own workload, including having responsibility for financial and personnel administration, overseeing maintenance of building(s) and dealing with clients/visitors and multi-disciplinary teams. As the service expands there may be a requirement for the post holder to supervise and allocate work to staff in lower bands.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Services (SARC) have recently been awarded a new seven-year contract to provide services for people who have experienced sexual harm in Devon and Cornwall, across our three SARC sites in; Exeter, Plymouth and Truro. We are looking for an extremely efficient administrator to provide cover in our Exeter office, based in Pynes Hill.
This administrator role is vital in the support of the clinical team, who provide forensic examinations for all ages, who have been recently sexually assaulted or raped, to support police prosecutions, emotional and health wellbeing.
This is an exciting time to join our multi-disciplinary team of Doctors, Specialist Nurses and Therapists. Devon and Cornwall SARCs are recognised nationally as a centre of best practice, with their innovative and forward-thinking approach to delivering services, to those that have experienced significant Trauma.
Full training will be provided to the post holder, upon appointment. Further support will be available from lead crisis workers, who will work alongside the role.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Interview Date: Tuesday 17th September 2024
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).
For further information please contact: Nikki Taylor, Specialist Services Business Manager, on 07971 600854, nikki.taylor@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
