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Mountain Healthcare Ltd

All Age Sexual Offence Examiner-Cumbria

The closing date is 30 June 2025

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Job summary

This role predominantly covers Paediatric cases but there will be training undertaken in the adult service also for resilience purposes.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities Will 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

About us

Founded by passionate clinicians on a mission to provide expert patient-centred services, Mountain Healthcare leads the clinical forensic healthcare provisions sector in the UK.

A premier partner of NHS England and the police, our unique provisions include Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), Police Custodial Healthcare, Secure Estate Healthcare and clinical telephone advice.

Driven by our values Be Kind and Do the Right Thing, Mountain Healthcare provides holistic and trauma-informed care that improves the immediate and long-term health outcomes of patients across the criminal justice system.

Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, our expert clinicians ensure equal, effective and efficient services to all our patients and always put their health, safety and rights first.

Join the Best Provider, Make the Greatest Difference Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist critical services has greatly increased in recent years.

At Mountain Healthcare, we understand that to provide the highest quality services for our patients and customers, our people must be the best in the field.

We are proud to offer unrivalled staff training and development opportunities such as our unique Forensic Practitioner Gateway, our wide range of accredited and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and access to events across the health and justice sector.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£79,497 to £82,638 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

oc-1749544603-7GEGH

Job locations

Penrith

Penrith

CA11 8JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Sexual Offences Examiner/Experienced Forensic Physician -

Cumbria Base Location: The Bridgeway, 2 Tynefield Drive, Penrith, CA11 8JA

Travel will be a requirement of this role especially in the first 6 months where there will be some training in the paediatric centre in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Weekend working and evenings are not usually required but may be occasionally needed for resilience purposes.

Note some training may occur at weekends

Salary: £79,497-82,638 (pro rata)

Part Time role: 24 hours per week

Rota is 9.30-3.30 Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri (the days are flexible).

Mixture of on call and office working.

Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the Health & Justice care sector?

This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person to join a growing, innovative and market-leading service provider within Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

As part of the Forensic Medical Programme, Mountain Healthcare has developed a framework to develop key areas of knowledge and skills which will be invaluable in all specialities, especially A&E, GP, paediatrics, psychiatry and of course, Forensic Medicine

As a Forensic Medical Examiner, you will learn through clinical placements and blended learning as well as receive further personal support with an allocated mentor.

We will identify an individualised programme of education and exposure to clinical environments, providing opportunities for examinations, in addition to financial support whilst undertaking this post.

What makes this post different:

  • Working in a unique environment which you were unlikely to experience in medical school
  • Flexible rota prioritising educational and development activities
  • 1:1 supervision with allocated mentor
  • After undergoing a successful first year, you will have the opportunity to continue to work in the forensic field as part of our team (salary competitive) and move on to our career development programme.
    • This programme predominantly covers Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), although there may be additional work in the adult service.

    Travel will be a requirement of this role.

    If you want to be part of this exciting team, we look forward to hearing from you.

    GMC Registration is required.

    Please note that we cannot support Work Visas.

    Travel for training days will also be a requirement of this role.

    Hotel and subsistence will be reimbursed in line with the Expenses Policy

    Company benefit

  • Enhanced sickness pay scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
  • Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service
  • Well-being programme
  • Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Pension Scheme
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Apprenticeships
  • Employee Assistant Programme
  • Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
  • A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses
  • Funding for higher education courses after one years' service
    • DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace.

    We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients.

    We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Sexual Offences Examiner/Experienced Forensic Physician -

    Cumbria Base Location: The Bridgeway, 2 Tynefield Drive, Penrith, CA11 8JA

    Travel will be a requirement of this role especially in the first 6 months where there will be some training in the paediatric centre in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

    Weekend working and evenings are not usually required but may be occasionally needed for resilience purposes.

    Note some training may occur at weekends

    Salary: £79,497-82,638 (pro rata)

    Part Time role: 24 hours per week

    Rota is 9.30-3.30 Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri (the days are flexible).

    Mixture of on call and office working.

    Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the Health & Justice care sector?

    This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person to join a growing, innovative and market-leading service provider within Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

    As part of the Forensic Medical Programme, Mountain Healthcare has developed a framework to develop key areas of knowledge and skills which will be invaluable in all specialities, especially A&E, GP, paediatrics, psychiatry and of course, Forensic Medicine

    As a Forensic Medical Examiner, you will learn through clinical placements and blended learning as well as receive further personal support with an allocated mentor.

    We will identify an individualised programme of education and exposure to clinical environments, providing opportunities for examinations, in addition to financial support whilst undertaking this post.

    What makes this post different:

  • Working in a unique environment which you were unlikely to experience in medical school
  • Flexible rota prioritising educational and development activities
  • 1:1 supervision with allocated mentor
  • After undergoing a successful first year, you will have the opportunity to continue to work in the forensic field as part of our team (salary competitive) and move on to our career development programme.
    • This programme predominantly covers Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), although there may be additional work in the adult service.

    Travel will be a requirement of this role.

    If you want to be part of this exciting team, we look forward to hearing from you.

    GMC Registration is required.

    Please note that we cannot support Work Visas.

    Travel for training days will also be a requirement of this role.

    Hotel and subsistence will be reimbursed in line with the Expenses Policy

    Company benefit

  • Enhanced sickness pay scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service
  • Enhanced Neonatal/Adoption Pay after 1 year's service
  • Well-being programme
  • Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Pension Scheme
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Apprenticeships
  • Employee Assistant Programme
  • Long Service/Team of the Month Awards
  • A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses
  • Funding for higher education courses after one years' service
    • DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace.

    We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients.

    We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • GMC-registered Doctor
    • Because of the nature of the Sexual Offence Examiner, applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e.
    • 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.

    Desirable

    • Diploma in Legal Medicine
    • Member of the Faculty for Forensic and Legal Medicine

    Experience

    Essential

    • 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.

    Desirable

    • Precious experience working in a SARC setting or custodial environments
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • GMC-registered Doctor
    • Because of the nature of the Sexual Offence Examiner, applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e.
    • 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.

    Desirable

    • Diploma in Legal Medicine
    • Member of the Faculty for Forensic and Legal Medicine

    Experience

    Essential

    • 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.

    Desirable

    • Precious experience working in a SARC setting or custodial environments

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Mountain Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Penrith

    Penrith

    CA11 8JA


    Employer's website

    https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Mountain Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Penrith

    Penrith

    CA11 8JA


    Employer's website

    https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment

    Recruitment Coordinator

    recruitment.coordinator@mountainhealthcare.co.uk

    03302230099

    Details

    Date posted

    10 June 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £79,497 to £82,638 a year Pro Rata

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    oc-1749544603-7GEGH

    Job locations

    Penrith

    Penrith

    CA11 8JA


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