All Age Sexual Offence Examiner National

Mountain Healthcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Sexual Offence Examiner/Forensic Physician to join their team. This full-time role involves forensic examinations, supportive training, and a focus on patient care. Candidates must be GMC-registered and have at least 3 years of post-Foundation experience. The position offers a salary range of £79,498 – £82,638 per annum, with additional support for ongoing education and training. Evening and weekend shifts may occasionally be needed.

Benefits

Contribution to Medical Malpractice Insurance

Full funding for courses and exams

Access to online appraisal software for revalidation

Qualifications

• GMC-registered doctor with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and confidentiality.
• UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations and obtain forensic exhibits.
• Develop forensic strategies according to guidelines.
• Work in partnership with external teams and police.

Skills

GMC-registered doctor

3 years relevant post-Foundation experience

Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults

Experience in Sexual Health

UK driving license

Education

GMC Registration

Diploma in Legal Medicine

Job description

All Ages Sexual Offence Examiner/Experienced Forensic Physician - National

This role predominantly covers both paediatric and adult services. Some travel will be a requirement of this role. Weekend working and evenings may be occasionally needed for in-hours shifts for resilience and training purposes.

Salary: (pro rata)

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 an evidence‑based framework to enhance key knowledge and skills that are invaluable across 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, and receive ongoing personal support with an allocated mentor. We will design an individualised programme of education and exposure to clinical environments, including opportunities for examinations, along with financial support during the post.

What makes this post different:

• Flexible rota prioritising educational and development activities
• 1:1 monthly supervision with an allocated mentor, safeguarding supervisor, or Line Manager
• Opportunities to take part in research, audit, teaching, and sit FFLM examinations

Travel for training days will also be required. Hotel and subsistence will be reimbursed in line with the Expenses Policy.

Mountain Healthcare will help with the following:

• Contribution to Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Full funding for courses and exams leading up to full Membership of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine in Sexual Offence Medicine
• Access to online appraisal software for revalidation
• Full funding for required courses (e.g., FMERSA)
• Access to in‑hours appraisers, clinical mentors, and clinical directors to support your career development and wellbeing

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
• Develop forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
• Actively work in partnership with external MDTs and Police.
• Point of contact for Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways.
• Undertake holistic assessments, including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
• Support the continued quality improvement of the service.
• Work under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
• Obtain consent for health and forensic procedures.

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 working in Sexual Health, Paediatrics, GP, or Obs/Gynae.
• Because of the nature of the Sexual Offence Examiner role, applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act Sections 7(2)b and 7(2)e.
• A UK driving license is required and access to a vehicle.
• Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required, which necessitates residency in the UK for 3 years.
• Medical Indemnity by start date is also a requirement.

Desired:

• Diploma in Legal Medicine.
• Member of the Faculty for Forensic and Legal Medicine.
• Previous experience working in a SARC setting or custodial environments.

GMC Registration is required. Note that we cannot support international visas. Police vetting requires 3 years residence in the UK.

Employment Type: Full‑Time
Vacancy: 1
Salary: 79,498 – 82,638 GBP per annum (pro rata)