Forensic Physician - Custody Care & Court Examinations

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 119,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Tayside in Dundee is seeking a Forensic Physician to join the 24/7 custody healthcare and forensic examination service. The post is 3 months temporary, 4 sessions per week, with a small autonomous team of Forensic Physicians.

You will perform examinations on adults and children, with opportunities to present findings in court, travel as required, and contribute to a highly specialised, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have MRCGP; forensic medicine experience is essential.
• Willing to travel with own transport to custody sites and police facilities.
• Postgraduate exams via the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine are available for career development.
• Role involves custody healthcare and performing forensic examinations across varied settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic medical examinations and custody healthcare.
• Be part of a 3-forensic-physician rota covering 24/7 operations.
• Present findings in court where required; liaise with police and custody staff.

Skills

MRCGP qualification

Forensic medicine experience

Education

MRCGP / GMC registration

Job description

NHS Tayside in Dundee is seeking a Forensic Physician to join the 24/7 custody healthcare and forensic examination service. The post is 3 months temporary, 4 sessions per week, with a small autonomous team of Forensic Physicians.

You will perform examinations on adults and children, with opportunities to present findings in court, travel as required, and contribute to a highly specialised, fast-paced environment.