SARC National Paediatric Clinical Director (Maternity cover up to 18 months) Base Location : Head Office in Stevenage but the role is fully remote. This role predominantly covers both paediatric and adult services. Salary: £79,497-82,638 (pro rata) Part Time, 24 hour per week Rota : 9am – 8pm Monday – Friday 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 Clinical Director role will be a national role and the appointed individual will be expected to provide clinical advice and support quality assurance activities for children under 18 years attending a Mountain Healthcare SARC service. This may include statement support and peer review for these cases. The Clinical Director will be expected to undertake a leadership role within the safeguarding team for Mountain Healthcare. In addition, the role will include working within the Paediatric SARC services undertaking paediatric child sexual abuse assessments. In addition, the Clinical Director will also be expected to support with clinical decisions and safeguarding and advise on quality improvement initiatives for children and young people attending MH custodial healthcare services. What makes us different: Contribution from Mountain Healthcare for Medical Malpractice Insurance Access to online appraisal software for revalidation Access to in hours appraisers and Medical Director to support your career development and wellbeing. After 1 year – access to funded CPD courses as per training policy GMC Registration is required. Note that we cannot support International Visas. Police vetting requires 3 years residence in the UK. Key Responsibilities Will Include: The Clinical Director will support the SARC managers and multi-disciplinary staff to provide a safe, high quality forensic, medical, and psycho-social services to children and young people under 18 years attending Mountain Healthcare SARC services. Working closely with MHL Associate Medical Director and medical appraisers to ensure Paediatric Forensic Drs engage in regular appraisal and revalidation. Supporting the statement review process for Paediatric Forensic Drs and Forensic Nurses undertaking examination in children aged under 18 years old. The Clinical Director will provide advice for case management for children and young people, attending MHL SARC services. This may include supporting daily case review. The post holder will be part of the senior safeguarding team and support the development of care plans to ensure the service meet the needs of the child and young person in the SARC. Supporting Paediatric SARC governance activities aligned with CQC compliance and other national standards. Share best practice and drive improvements in care especially in relation to complex case management and safeguarding in children and young people The post holder will be required to undertake in clinical/multi-professional audit and hold the action plans for improvement 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 Essential Skills Required: Medical Degree & Completion of Foundation Training 3 years at specialty trainee level UK full residency for minimum 3 years are required for police background checks Membership of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine in Sexual Offence Medicine GMC Registered Desired Experience in management, clinical governance, audits, safeguarding, expert witness work, Forensic Science Regulations Diploma in Children’s Health Postgraduate qualifications in research