About The Role
Sexual Offences Examiner/Experienced Forensic Physician - Cumbria
Base Location: The Bridgeway, 2 Tynefield Drive, Penrith, CA11 8JA
This role primarily covers paediatric cases, with training in the adult service for resilience purposes. Travel is required, especially in the first 6 months for training at the paediatric centre in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Weekend and evening work are generally not required but may occur occasionally for resilience purposes. Some training may also occur at weekends.
Salary: £79,497-82,638 (pro rata)
Part-Time Role: 24 hours/week
Rota: 9:30-15:30 Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri (flexible days). Mix of on-call and office work.
Are you seeking a new, exciting career within the Health & Justice sector? This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate individual 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 offers a framework to develop key knowledge and skills applicable across various specialties, including A&E, GP, paediatrics, psychiatry, and forensic medicine.
As a Forensic Medical Examiner, you will undergo clinical placements, blended learning, and receive mentorship. An individualized education program will be provided, including clinical examinations and financial support during the post.
What Makes This Post Different
* Work in a unique environment rarely experienced in medical school
* Flexible rota prioritizing education and development
* 1:1 supervision with an assigned mentor
* Post-first year, opportunity to continue in forensic work with competitive salary and career development programs
This program mainly covers SARCs, with potential additional work in adult services. Travel is required, with expenses reimbursed as per policy. If interested, we look forward to your application.
GMC registration is required. We cannot support work visas.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct forensic examinations and collect exhibits
* Develop forensic strategies per FFLM guidelines
* Collaborate with external MDTs and police
* Serve as a point of contact for Police and Social Services regarding referrals
* Perform holistic assessments (sexual health, mental health, safeguarding)
* Contribute to service quality improvement
* Work under Forensic Science Regulator standards
* Obtain consent for health and forensic procedures
Travel for training days is necessary, with expenses covered.
Essential Skills
* GMC-registered doctor
* At least 3 years of relevant post-Foundation experience
* Understanding of safeguarding children and adults
* Knowledge of confidentiality principles
* Experience in sexual health, paediatrics, GP, or Obs/Gynae
* Female applicants only, due to the nature of the role (Sex Discrimination Act)
* UK driving license and access to a vehicle
* Advanced DBS and Level 2 police vetting (residency in UK for 3 years)
* Medical indemnity from start date
Desired Skills
* Diploma in Legal Medicine
* Member of the Faculty for Forensic and Legal Medicine
* Experience in SARC or custodial environments
About the Company
Mountain Healthcare, founded by passionate clinicians, leads in clinical forensic healthcare in the UK. Partnering with NHS England and the police, we provide services including SARCs, custodial healthcare, secure estate healthcare, and clinical advice. Our values are Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, emphasizing holistic, trauma-informed care that improves health outcomes within the criminal justice system.
Join Us
Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly expanding career. We offer extensive training, CPD courses, and sector events to ensure our staff are the best in the field.
DE&I
We promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and value differences. Applications are welcome regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.
Benefits
* Enhanced sickness, maternity, neonatal/adoption pay
* Well-being programs
* Flexible rota for work-life balance
* 6 weeks annual leave
* Pension, bonus, life assurance
* Training and development opportunities
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