All Age Sexual Offence Examiner-Cumbria

NHS; Penrith; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS is looking for a Sexual Offences Examiner/Experienced Forensic Physician in Penrith. The role involves conducting forensic examinations, working with police, and conducting holistic assessments. This position offers flexible hours, mentorship, and various benefits including enhanced sick pay and annual leave.

Benefits

Enhanced sick pay

Well-being programs

6 weeks annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Funded higher education

Qualifications

• GMC-registered Doctor with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle required.
• Experience in safeguarding and sexual health is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations and assessments.
• Develop forensic strategies in accordance with FFLM guidelines.
• Collaborate with police and MDTs for referrals.

Skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Confidentiality

Sexual health experience

Paediatrics experience

Obs/Gynae experience

Education

GMC-registered Doctor

Medical Indemnity

Diploma in Legal Medicine

Job description

Job summary

This role predominantly covers paediatric cases, with training in the adult service also provided for resilience purposes.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
• Developing forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
• Working in partnership with external MDTs and Police.
• Point of contact for Police and Social Services regarding referral pathways.
• Undertaking holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
• Supporting quality improvement of the service.
• Working under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
• Obtaining consent for health and forensic procedures.

About us

Founded by passionate clinicians committed to patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads in clinical forensic healthcare in the UK.

As a partner of NHS England and the police, our services include SARCs, Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare, and clinical advice.

Our values are Be Kind and Do the Right Thing. We provide trauma-informed care that improves health outcomes across the criminal justice system.

We invest in staff training and development, including our Forensic Practitioner Gateway and CPD courses.

Details

• Date posted: 10 June 2025
• Salary: £79,497 to £82,638 per year (Pro Rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Part-time: 24 hours/week
• Location: Penrith, CA11 8JA

Job description

Sexual Offences Examiner/Experienced Forensic Physician -

Location: The Bridgeway, Penrith. Travel required, especially in first 6 months for training at Leeds paediatric centre.

Rota: 9.30-3.30 Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri (flexible days). Mixture of on-call and office work.

This role offers a unique environment, flexible rota, and mentorship. GMC registration required. No support for work visas. Travel and training days are reimbursed.

Benefits include enhanced sick pay, maternity, neonatal/adoption pay, well-being programs, 6 weeks annual leave, pension, bonus, life assurance, and funded higher education.

DE&I: We promote equality and welcome applications regardless of personal circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• GMC-registered Doctor
• Female applicants only, due to occupational requirements under the 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

Desirable qualifications include a Diploma in Legal Medicine and membership of the Faculty for Forensic and Legal Medicine.

Experience (Essential):

• Minimum 3+ years relevant post-Foundation experience
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and experience in sexual health, paediatrics, GP, or Obs/Gynae settings

Additional info: Post subject to Disclosure and Barring Service check.