Sexual Offence Examiner/Forensic Physician/Doctor-West Mids -PT

Ready for a career that's truly different?

Mountain Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading providers of forensic healthcare within the Health and Justice sector. Working in partnership with NHSE, police, and wider criminal justice agencies, we deliver high-quality care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are proud to be guided by our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing.

Do you want to use your clinical skills in a role focused on compassionate, trauma-informed care?

We are seeking a GMC-registered Doctor to join our team. This is an opportunity to support children, young people and adults who access Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) helping each patient feel safe, listened to and in control of their care.

The role is for all ages covering both paediatric and adult services. There is a requirement for some travel as part of the role dependent on base location.

FTE salary: £ 80,504.16 – £90,056.21 (pro rata)

Contracted Hours: 24 Hours (part time hours will be considered)

Shift pattern:

Monday – Sunday: 9am-9pm (acute shifts) Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Location: Willow Tree CYP SARC, Willow Tree CYP SARC

Non-recent clinics:

Mon: Birmingham (B36 8ND) Tuesday: Bransford (WR6 5JD) Wednesday: Nuneaton (CV10 7DJ) Thursday: Stoke on Trent (ST6 2JN) Friday: Birmingham (B36 8ND)

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 Examiner, you will learn through clinical placements and blended learning, as well as receiving 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.

About the RoleKey Responsibilities 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

Mountain Healthcare will support you with the following:

Contribution from Mountain Healthcare for Medical Malpractice Insurance Full funding for courses and exams leading up to full Membership of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine in Sexual Offence Medicine Access to online appraisal software for revalidation Full Funding for courses required for work, e.g FMERSA Access to in hours appraisers, clinical mentors & clinical directors to support your career development and wellbeing. Travel for training days will also be a requirement of this role. Hotel and subsistence will be reimbursed in line with the Expenses Policy

Benefits

Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Life Assurance Apprenticeships Employee Assistant Programme Long Service/Team of the Month Awards A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses Funding for higher education courses after one years’ service £3000 estimated average overtime pay Contribution to relocation expenses should they wish to move T&C's apply £1500 pro rata sign-on bonus £500 referral bonus £120 NMC registration fees per year £98.12 HCPC registration Fees per year

Requirements

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

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. 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.

Desired:

Diploma in Legal Medicine Member of the Faculty for Forensic and Legal Medicine Previous experience working in a SARC setting or custodial environments

Other info:

Note that we cannot support International Visas. Police Vetting is a requirement of the post.

What makes this post different:

1:1 monthly supervision with allocated mentor, safeguarding supervisor or Line Manager Additionally taking part in research, audit, teaching and sitting FFLM exams will be encouraged. Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist services increases