Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Clinical and Forensic Responsibilities
Provide forensic medical services in relation to forensic medical examinations in order collect evidence for the prosecution of crimes for both complainers and suspects
- Clinical and Forensic Responsibilities
Provide forensic medical examinations of children where a crime has been suspected, jointly with a Paediatrician
- Clinical and Forensic Responsibilities
Assess people suspected of driving while under the influence, including taking blood tests
- Clinical and Forensic Responsibilities
Attend any court of law or tribunal when required, to give evidence in connection with any matter arising from the provision of the services of a Forensic Physician as a professional witness
- Clinical and Forensic Responsibilities
Assess detainees to determine fitness to be detained, interviewed or understand Court processes
- Clinical and Forensic Responsibilities
Provide custody healthcare services in relation to detainees who present with routine health problems and emergency situations
- Clinical and Forensic Responsibilities
Prescription of medication as required
- Clinical and Forensic Responsibilities
Examination and treatment of injuries and conditions, including post incident exposure to CS Spray, TASER, etc.
- Clinical and Forensic Responsibilities
Assessment and treatment of mental health needs of detainees
- Clinical and Forensic Responsibilities
Examine and give advice to officers who have been exposed to Pava Spray
- Governance, Health and Safety and Training
Adhere to and comply with all NHS Tayside induction, health and safety, risk management, data protection, confidentiality and IT security procedures
- Governance, Health and Safety and Training
Undertake mandatory training as specified by the Forensic & Custody Healthcare Service to include BLS/ILS and Child Protection
- Professional Relationships and Communication
Maintain good working relationships with all staff both within NHS Tayside and Police Scotland
- Professional Accountability and Working Arrangements
Agree a job plan including a work programme with the Service Manager and Associate Medical Director
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job details
- Job reference: 261741
- Salary: Salaried GP (£77,160 - £115,167)
- Job closing date: 27/10/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Bell Street Police Custody Suite
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 4
- Job posted date: 07/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
- Department: Forensic & Custody healthcare
FORENSIC & CUSTODY HEALTHCARE
POLICE HEADQUARTERS, DUNDEE
FORENSIC PHYSICIAN
Salary scale: £79,861 - £119,198 per annum/Pro Rata
3 Month Temporary Post
4 Sessions
We are seeking enthusiastic committed General Practitioners with an MRCGP qualification; however applications from non General Practitioners with relevant experience will also be welcomed. Experience in Forensic Medicine is essential.
The role of the forensic physician is varied and interesting. The work is divided between custody healthcare and the performing of forensic medical examinations. We have an experienced autonomous team of Forensic & Custody Nurses who act as 'gatekeepers' to the service. The nurses manage patients in custody and coordinate and corroborate forensic examinations. The Forensic Physician will perform examinations and assessments of adults and children under the instruction of Police Scotland. This offers a diverse range of clinical presentations in an exciting and fluid environment. You are permitted a privileged insight into the inner workings of the police and criminal justice system with opportunities to present your findings in court.
You will be part of a team of 3 Forensic Physicians covering a 24/7 rota. This post covering every second weekend (4 sessions)
Facilities include medical and forensic medical rooms in the police headquarters. The Service boasts a purpose built paediatric examination suite and a forensic examination suite in non police settings.
Your own transport & ability to travel is essential
Post graduate examinations are currently available via the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine (a sub faculty of the Royal College of Physicians) and offer career development opportunities.
Pay scale is Salaried GP scale £79,861 - £119,198
After the initial 3 months there may be an opportunity to extend.
Please contact:
Dawn Wigley, Service Manager Justice Healthcare, with any questions, email dawn.wigley@nhs.scot
Dr David Shaw, Clinical Lead david.shaw@nhs.scot
For further information on how to apply please visit www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk or
email medicalrecruitment.tayside@nhs.net. Please quote reference
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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