# Specialty GP - Forensic Physician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Tayside. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-gp-forensic-physician/6828d028-13a4-4d53-b399-e62af9740a49 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-gp-forensic-physician/6828d028-13a4-4d53-b399-e62af9740a49.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Tayside - **Location:** Ninewells Hospital and Medical School - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Practitioner - **Grade:** General practitioner - **Salary:** £77,160 - £115,167 - **Contract type:** Fixed-term - **Employment type:** Part time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-27T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-07T10:33:04.570Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=272156 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=272156 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Clinical and Forensic Responsibilities **Essential** - Provide forensic medical services in relation to forensic medical examinations in order collect evidence for the prosecution of crimes for both complainers and suspects - Provide forensic medical examinations of children where a crime has been suspected, jointly with a Paediatrician - Assess people suspected of driving while under the influence, including taking blood tests - 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 - Assess detainees to determine fitness to be detained, interviewed or understand Court processes - Provide custody healthcare services in relation to detainees who present with routine health problems and emergency situations - Prescription of medication as required - Examination and treatment of injuries and conditions, including post incident exposure to CS Spray, TASER, etc. - Assessment and treatment of mental health needs of detainees - Examine and give advice to officers who have been exposed to Pava Spray ### Governance, Health and Safety and Training **Essential** - Adhere to and comply with all NHS Tayside induction, health and safety, risk management, data protection, confidentiality and IT security procedures - Undertake mandatory training as specified by the Forensic & Custody Healthcare Service to include BLS/ILS and Child Protection ### Professional Relationships and Communication **Essential** - Maintain good working relationships with all staff both within NHS Tayside and Police Scotland ### Professional Accountability and Working Arrangements **Essential** - Agree a job plan including a work programme with the Service Manager and Associate Medical Director ## Documents - [261741 Tayside Job Pack (DOCX, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1207098&JobId=272156) - [Candidate guidance on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1207099&JobId=272156) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.