SARC National Paediatric Clinical Director - Maternity Cover

NHS; Remote; GBP 79,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a SARC National Paediatric Clinical Director to oversee forensic and health services for children and young people. The role offers a remote work option and requires a medical degree, GMC registration, and experience in management. Responsibilities include supporting multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality services, and driving improvements in care. The position is part-time with a competitive salary, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare area.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Trauma-informed care training

Qualifications

• 3 years at specialty trainee level required.
• GMC registration is mandatory.
• Experience in audits and expert witness work desired.

Responsibilities

• Support SARC managers and multidisciplinary staff.
• Oversee quality of forensic services provided.
• Provide case-management advice for children.

Skills

Management experience

Clinical governance

Safeguarding

Education

Medical Degree or equivalent

Membership of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine

Job description

Job Summary

SARC National Paediatric Clinical Director (Maternity cover up to 18 months)

Base Location: Head Office in Stevenage; the role is fully remote.

This role predominantly covers both paediatric and adult services.

Salary: £79,497-82,638 (pro rata)

Part-Time, 24 hours per week.

Rota: 9 am – 8 pm, Monday to Friday.

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Main Duties

• The Clinical Director will support SARC managers and multidisciplinary staff to provide a safe, high‑quality forensic, medical, and psycho‑social service to children and young people under 18 years attending Mountain Healthcare SARC services.
• Work closely with the MHL Associate Medical Director and medical appraisers to ensure Paediatric Forensic Doctors engage in regular appraisal and revalidation.
• Support statement review for Paediatric Forensic Doctors and Forensic Nurses when examining children under 18.
• Provide case‑management advice for children and young people attending MHL SARC services, including supporting daily case review.
• Support Paediatric SARC governance activities aligned with CQC compliance and other national standards.
• Share best practice and drive improvements in care, especially complex case management and safeguarding for children and young people.
• Develop forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
• Actively partner with external MDTs and Police.
• Serve as point of contact for Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways.
• Undertake holistic assessments covering sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
• Support continuous quality improvement of the service.
• Work under Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
• Obtain consent for Health and Forensic procedures.

About Us

Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient‑centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK. As a premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice.

We drive our work by the values "Be Kind" and "Do the Right Thing", delivering holistic, trauma‑informed care that improves the immediate and long‑term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system.

Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path with high demand. At Mountain Healthcare we provide unrivalled staff training and development, including a unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, accredited CPD courses, and career‑support events across the health and justice sector.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

• Medical Degree or equivalent.
• Completion of Foundation Training and 3 years at specialty trainee level.
• UK full residency for a minimum of 3 years (required for police background checks).
• Membership of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine in Sexual Offence Medicine.
• GMC Registered.

Desired Enhancements:

• Experience in management, clinical governance, audits, safeguarding and expert witness work.
• Experience with Forensic Science Regulations.
• Diploma in Children’s Health.
• Post‑graduate qualifications in research.

GMC registration is required. We cannot support international visas. Police vetting requires 3 years residence in the UK.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that actively promotes equality, diversity, inclusivity, and the valuing of differences individuals bring to the workplace. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

Employer Information

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Address: Stevenage, SG1 2AD

Website: https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/