Bank Sexual Offence Examiner Doctor

Job overview

Hope House Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Gloucester and Swindon & Wiltshire Swindon & Wiltshire SARC in Swindon provide forensic, medical and aftercare services to victims of rape and sexual assault who either self-refer or are referred via the police or other agencies.

The main responsibility of the post-holder will be to carry out forensic medical examinations of adults, in accordance with GHC, FFLM, and GMC guidelines, in a trauma informed manner which minimises further distress.

They will also support the Sexual Offence Examiner (SOE) Nurses while on the escalation rota, providing appropriate medical and forensic advice.

A £100 (telephone cover) / £200 (on-call) retainer will be paid per on-call shift to ensure availability. £150 per call-out will be paid for each case attended. Agenda for Change pay arrangements will only apply for overtime and training,

The post holder will require access to a telephone, and in the event of a call out, will be expected to arrive at The SARC within 120 minutes or at other venues such as a hospital at an agreed time.

Main duties of the job

Carry out forensic medical examinations of victims of rape and sexual assault for Police and self-referrals in accordance with Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM), the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code and GMC guidelines.

To provide telephone information, support and advice to police, crisis workers, SOE Nurses, other professionals and victims/carers.

The Qualifications, training & experience for the role are underlined in the Job Description/ Person Specification.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will provide on-call availability, contributing to the night-time rotas, weekends and bank holidays; and will be available to attend both SARCs (Hope House in Gloucester & The Gables SARC in Swindon), and on occasion at other off-site locations within an agreed time of 90 minutes.

The shift times are 07:00-19:15 and 19:00-07:15 Monday to Sunday.

They will also support the Sexual Offence Examiner (SOE) Nurses while on the escalation rota, providing appropriate medical and forensic advice.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Government’s UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas