Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the Health & Justice care sector? This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person to join a growing, innovative and market-leading service provider within Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
As part of the Forensic Medical Programme, Mountain Healthcare has developed a framework to develop key areas of knowledge and skills which will be invaluable in all specialities, especially A&E, GP, paediatrics, psychiatry and of course, Forensic and Sexual Offence Medicine
The role of Sexual Offence Examiner is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required. As a Sexual Offence Medical Examiner, you will learn through clinical placements and blended learning as well as receive further personal support with an allocated mentor. We will identify an individualised programme of education and exposure to clinical environments, providing opportunities for examinations, in addition to financial support whilst undertaking this post.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities Will Include:
- Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
- Develop Forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
- Actively working in partnership with external MDTs and Police.
- Point of contact for Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways.
- Undertaking holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
- Supporting the continued quality improvement of the service.
- Working under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
- Obtaining consent for Health and Forensic procedures
Travel for training days will also be a requirement of this role. Hotel and subsistence will be reimbursed in line with the Expenses Policy
About us
Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sexual Offences Examiner/Experienced Forensic Physician - Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Base Location: The Elms SARC, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park Road, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT
This role predominantly covers both paediatric and adult services. Some travel will be a requirement of this role. Weekend working and evenings is the main requirement but may be occasionally needed for in-hours shifts for resilience and training purposes.
Salary:£79,497-82,638 (pro rata)
Part Time and Full Time considered.
Rota: 9pm-9am Mon-Sun mainly on-call. There may be 9am-5pm weekday shifts and half day weekend shifts required.
If you want to be part of this exciting team, we look forward to hearing from you. Please get in touch with our team if you need more information recruitment@mountainhealthcare.co.uk
GMC Registration is required. Note that we cannot support International Visas. Police vetting requires 3 years residence in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sexual Offences Examiner/Experienced Forensic Physician - Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Base Location: The Elms SARC, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park Road, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT
This role predominantly covers both paediatric and adult services. Some travel will be a requirement of this role. Weekend working and evenings is the main requirement but may be occasionally needed for in-hours shifts for resilience and training purposes.
Salary:£79,497-82,638 (pro rata)
Part Time and Full Time considered.
Rota: 9pm-9am Mon-Sun mainly on-call. There may be 9am-5pm weekday shifts and half day weekend shifts required.
If you want to be part of this exciting team, we look forward to hearing from you. Please get in touch with our team if you need more information recruitment@mountainhealthcare.co.uk
GMC Registration is required. Note that we cannot support International Visas. Police vetting requires 3 years residence in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Skills Required:
- GMC-registered Doctor
- A minimum of 3 years + relevant post Foundation experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
- Experience of working in Sexual health, Paediatrics, GP or Obs/Gynae.
- Because of the nature of the Sexual Offence Examiner, 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.
- A UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
- Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required. This requires residency for 3 years in the UK
- Medical Indemnity by start date is also a requirement.
Experience
Essential
- Essential Skills Required:
- GMC-registered Doctor
- A minimum of 3 years + relevant post Foundation experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
- Experience of working in Sexual health, Paediatrics, GP or Obs/Gynae.
- Because of the nature of the Sexual Offence Examiner, 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.
- A UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
- Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required. This requires residency for 3 years in the UK
- Medical Indemnity by start date is also a requirement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Skills Required:
- GMC-registered Doctor
- A minimum of 3 years + relevant post Foundation experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
- Experience of working in Sexual health, Paediatrics, GP or Obs/Gynae.
- Because of the nature of the Sexual Offence Examiner, 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.
- A UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
- Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required. This requires residency for 3 years in the UK
- Medical Indemnity by start date is also a requirement.
Experience
Essential
- Essential Skills Required:
- GMC-registered Doctor
- A minimum of 3 years + relevant post Foundation experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
- Experience of working in Sexual health, Paediatrics, GP or Obs/Gynae.
- Because of the nature of the Sexual Offence Examiner, 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.
- A UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
- Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required. This requires residency for 3 years in the UK
- Medical Indemnity by start date is also a requirement.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
