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.
Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first.

ALL AGES SEXUAL OFFENCES EXAMINER/EXPERIENCED FORENSIC PHYSICIAN -

Base Location: The Solace Centre SARC, Surrey
Travel will be a requirement of this role in the surrounding areas. . Weekend working is a requirement. Note some training may also occur at weekends
Salary: £79,497-£92,000 (pro rata)
Part Time: 8 hours per week
Rota : 9.00am-17.00pm Monday-Sunday . Mixture of on call and office working.
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.

What makes this post different:

• Flexible rota prioritising educational and development activities
• 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.

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.

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.

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