214555 Forensic Physician

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Forensic Physician to join a dedicated healthcare team in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to work flexibly, performing essential examinations and assessments for police custody, contributing to important forensic medical work. With comprehensive on-the-job training and opportunities for career development, this position is perfect for General Practitioners or Specialty Doctors looking to expand their expertise in forensic medicine. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to providing high-quality healthcare and making a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• MRCGP qualification required for this forensic physician role.
• Experience in general practice and forensic medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations and assessments of adults and children.
• Provide custody healthcare and forensic medical examinations.

Skills

Forensic Medicine

General Practice

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

MRCGP Qualification

Job description

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NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week) post based in Sycamore Centre, Edinburgh.

An exciting flexible opportunity has arisen as NHS Lothian is looking to appoint a new Forensic Physician to expand its existing forensic medical examination and police custody healthcare team. We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed General Practitioner or Specialty Doctor with an MRCGP qualification and an interest in Forensic Medicine. This position is very flexible and can be tailored around current clinical commitments with variable sessions per month, mutually agreed. Most shifts are out of hours, but some day work may be available. All positions are suitable for experienced General Practitioners or Specialty Doctors seeking part-time work.

The role is varied and interesting, with full on-the-job training provided by NHS Lothian. The work involves custody healthcare and forensic medical examinations. We have an experienced autonomous team of nurse prescribers managing patients in custody and coordinating forensic examinations.

Your role will be to perform examinations and assessments of adults and children under the instruction of Police Scotland. This offers a diverse range of clinical presentations in an exciting and fluid environment.

We have privileged insight into the police and criminal justice system, with occasional opportunities to present findings in court. The position is available in Lothian, Borders, Fife, and Forth Valley, with cross-region coverage as required. Own transport and a valid driving license are essential.

This unique opportunity coincides with the reformation of Scottish police services and the evolving role of the forensic medical examiner, with aims to gain full Royal College status. Postgraduate examinations are available via the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine, offering good career development opportunities.

In response to the Scottish Government Task Force for the Improvement of Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault, this post is subject to a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010. The post is gender-specific to female applicants.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via the email address or link below.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dzidzai Chipuriro, Clinical Services Manager - 07814765209

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We cannot accept CVs; only a completed online application form will be considered. Personal information will not be sent with the application for shortlisting. The application will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure fairness.

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