Forensic Doctor

Key Responsibilities Include:

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

Mountain Healthcare will support you with the following:

• Contribution from Mountain Healthcare for 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 courses required for work, e.g FMERSA
• Access to in hours appraisers, clinical mentors & clinical directors to support your career development and wellbeing.
• Travel for training days will also be a requirement of this role. Hotel and subsistence will be reimbursed in line with the Expenses Policy

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

• 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 of working in Sexual health, Paediatrics, GP or Obs/Gynae.
• A UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
• Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required. This requires residency for 3 years in the UK
• 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

Other info:

• Note that we cannot support International Visas.
• Police Vetting is a requirement of the post.

What makes this post different:

• 1:1 monthly supervision with allocated mentor, safeguarding supervisor or Line Manager
• Additionally taking part in research, audit, teaching and sitting FFLM exams will be encouraged.
• Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist services increases

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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