Specialty Doctor (Female) Sexual Offences Examiner

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an established healthcare provider in delivering vital forensic and medical services to survivors of sexual assault. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team, providing essential care and support to individuals in need. The position requires a commitment to excellence and a compassionate approach, ensuring that survivors receive the highest standard of care. With flexible working hours and a focus on professional development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Must possess full GMC Registration and 4 years of postgraduate training.
• Experience in relevant acute specialties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic medical examinations and immediate responses to referrals.
• Prepare witness statements and attend court to provide evidence.

Skills

Forensic Medical Examination

GMC Registration

Post Graduate Training

Sexual Health Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Full GMC Registration

4 Years Post Graduate Training

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the West of Scotland (WOS) Sexual Assault Service which delivers a peripatetic regional model to support people being seen closer to home where possible. We now wish to appoint to 0.8 WTE Specialty Doctor based on a 7:1 contract which can be appointed on a full time or part time basis. The hours of cover will be over a 24 hour period 7 days per week on a rotational basis. We have 2 rotas in place 365 days of the year with a rota covering 24 hours and a rota covering 0900 – 2100 hours over 7 days.

The WoS Sexual Assault Service provides forensic, medical and aftercare services to survivors of rape/sexual assault who either self-refer or are referred via the police or other agencies. Duties include:

1. Providing an immediate response to Police or self-referrals.
2. Providing a forensic medical examination after a reported recent sexual assault.
3. Providing written reports and advice to Police Officers and Sexual Assault Service staff.
4. Preparing witness statements for use in Court and attending Court to give objective unbiased evidence.

There will be a formal training and induction programme and requirement to demonstrate core competencies prior to commencing independently on rota duties. The successful applicant/s will also be expected to attend monthly peer review and development sessions. Further training will be provided as necessary in addition to clinical supervision.

All applicants must possess full GMC Registration, a licence to practice and at least 4 Years full time Post Graduate Training, two of which must have been in relevant acute specialties. You should have a working knowledge of issues surrounding sexual health and a desire to work in a team providing holistic support to those reporting recent sexual assault.

* The requirement for female only applicants for this post is in compliance with Section 7 of the sex discrimination act 1975.

For more information, please contact: Deb Wardle / Debbie Ambridge, Clinical Lead / Service Manager, 0141 211 8175 / 07773156287, [e-mail] / [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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