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The post holder will provide clinical leadership and governance across Sexual Offence Examiner services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and nationally compliant forensic care. Acting as Medical Lead Doctor, you will support service development, clinical oversight and governance activity in collaboration with the Clinical Service Manager, contributing to continuous improvement and the professional development of Sexual Offence Examiners and Crisis Support Workers. The role includes the provision of acute forensic examinations for adult and paediatric victims of rape and sexual assault in line with organisational policy and national guidance, including Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM) and General Medical Council (GMC) standards. You will contribute to the clinical management and development of services in accordance with NHS contractual requirements and Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) standards and participate in rota cover for forensic examinations.
Job Responsibility
Provide clinical governance across SARC services, maintaining national quality standards and supporting quality improvement and UKAS accreditation in line with FSR guidance
Support clinical leadership, mentorship, training and supervision of Sexual Offence Examiners (SOEs) and Doctors, including induction, competency assessment, peer review and preparation for FFLM examinations
Provide clinical advice and support to SOEs, including statement review, case reviews and telephone support
Investigate clinical incidents and complaints, undertake audits, and contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures, innovation and research
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders, paediatric services, Crisis Workers, Police Officers and partner agencies to support service delivery and referral pathways
Participate in case strategy meetings, Clinical Governance meetings, commissioner meetings and multi-agency partnership working
Carry out forensic examinations for adult and paediatric victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with professional guidelines
Complete all required documentation, witness statements, safeguarding referrals and child protection reports, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with organisational policies and data protection requirements
Attend court as a professional witness when required
Participate in rota cover for forensic examinations, Employee Development Reviews (EDR) and undertake any reasonable request from the Line Manager
Requirements
GMC registration with licence to practise
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Sexual Offence Examiner
Experience in forensic examination and medical aftercare of sexual assault complainants
Experience of clinical governance processes
Leadership and management experience
Teaching, training and presentation experience
Working towards or holding Membership/Licentiateship of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (MFFLM/LFFLM) or Sexual Offence Medicine qualifications (children or adults & children)