Description

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

Requirements
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:

Other info:

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

Forensic Medical Examiner

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