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We have an exciting opportunity to join the developing West of Scotland (WOS) Sexual Assault Service which is a peripatetic regional model which has been in place since June 2021. We now wish to appoint to 1.5 WTE Specialty Doctors based on a 9:1 contract which can be appointed on a full time or part time basis. The hours of cover will be over a 24 hour period 7 days per week on a rotational basis. We aim to have 2 rotas in place 365 days of the year with a rota covering 24 hours and a rota covering 0900 – 2100 hours over 7 days.
The WoS Sexual Assault Service 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 Sexual Assault Service 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 independently on 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.
All applicants must possess full GMC Registration, a licence to practice and at least 4 Years full time Post Graduate Training, two of which must have been in relevant acute specialties. You should have a working knowledge of issues surrounding sexual health and a desire to work in a team providing holistic support to those reporting recent sexual assault.
* The requirement for female only applicants for this post is in compliance with Section 7 of the sex discrimination act 1975.