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Specialist doctors (female) to work as Sexual Offences Examiners for Archway
Applications are invited from female medical practitioners to undertake clinical duties within the Archway based at the Sandyford. You will be part of a team providing care on an on call rota. Mixed pattern of shifts including day shift 09.00hrs – 17.00hrs and out of hours ,midnight – 08.00hrs or 20.00hrs-08.00hrs
The Archway provides forensic, medical and aftercare services to survivors of rape/sexual assault who either self refer or are referred via the police or other agencies. Duties include providing an immediate response to Police or self referrals providing a forensic medical examination after a reported recent sexual assault, providing written reports and advice to Police Officers and Archway staff as well as preparing witness statements for use in Court and attending Court to give objective unbiased evidence.
There will be a formal training and induction programme and requirement to demonstrate core competencies to the lead clinician prior to commencing on call rota duties. The successful applicants will also be expected to attend monthly peer review and development sessions. Further training will be provided as necessary in addition to clinical supervision from the lead Consultants for the Archway.
You should be a qualified Medical Practitioner with a minimum of 4 years post registration training. Working knowledge of issues surrounding sexual health and a desire to work in a team providing holistic support to those reporting recent sexual assault.
For further information please contact, Ruth Henry, Archway Manager, Email rhenry@nhs.net or Dr. Debs Wardle, Lead Consultant Archway, Email dwardle@nhs.net, telephone 0141 211 8175
*The requirement for female only applicants for this post is in compliance with Section 7 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.