Sexual Offence Examiner (SOE) / Doctor

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  • Bournemouth
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 8 days ago
Join Our Team as a Sexual Offence Examiner (FME)Are you compassionate, empathetic, and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals who have experienced trauma? We are looking for dedicated and experienced professionals to join our team asSexual Offence Examiner (SOE)atThe Shores Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)in Bournemouth. This vital role provides essential care, support, and forensic examinations for victims of sexual assault and rape during an incredibly vulnerable time, predominantly caring for those up to the age of 16 years, with the addition to support adults as required.About The Shores SARCThe Shores SARC operates 24/7, 365 days a year, with a committed team of on-call Crisis Workers and Sexual Offence Examiners. Our mission is to delivertrauma-informed, high-quality careand support to those who need it most.Your Role as a Forensic Medical ExaminerIn this essential role, you will provide acute forensic examinations and aftercare to victims of rape and sexual assault in line withPHL,FFLM, andGMCguidelines and codes of conduct.Working Hours & Salary
  • Shifts:On-call coverage for 12-hour shifts
  • Salary:£200 per on-call shift (from home), with an additional £350 per call-out. Attendance to strategy discussions (from home) receive an additional £37.50.
Main duties of the jobWe are seeking compassionate and professional individuals with the followingessential skills and experience:
  • GMC Registered Doctor with Paediatric experience.
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Experience in forensic examination and medical aftercare of individuals following sexual assault.
  • Experience working with children, young people, and vulnerable groups.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Medical indemnity insurance.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
  • Residency: Must have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
  • Security Clearance: Enhanced DBS check and NPPV Level 3 vetting.
About usPHL Group was founded in 2009 by a team of commercial partners and experienced General Practitioners with a clear vision of providing services that would contribute to and benefit the local healthcare economy. PHL (formerly known as Hampshire Doctors on Call) runs Integrated Urgent Care, which evolved from the former Out of Hours model, for localities in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. All of the core services which look after patients with an urgent healthcare need are joined up together, and PHL work closely with system partners such as South Central Ambulance Service. The services we operate include call handling, telephone clinical assessment, out of hours home visiting services and some face-to-face Primary Care appointments services in Hampshire. In 2021 a newly formed Healthcare Division was created and incorporates PHLs Urgent Care and Primary Care.The new division combines PHL's healthcare operations into one team and utilises internal and external resources efficiently to achieve our organisations vision: to be an innovative healthcare enabler, known for providing a range of high-quality care.PHL Group aims to assist candidates with their transition into a career in the thriving and fast-paced private healthcare industry. We are looking for talented individuals that want to join us on our journey to becoming the fastest growing, most trusted healthcare organisation.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£200 to £300 a sessionContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberE0062-25-0064Job locationsDorset Police5 Madeira RoadBournemouthBH1 1QQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMain DutiesTo carry out forensic examinations of victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with PHL, FFLM, and GMC guidelinesTo conduct strategy discussions as requested to plan appropriate care based on the needs of the victimTo be available to attend the SARC, or other venue, within an agreed timeframe when requested to by PHL Call centreTo treat all SARC clients with courtesy, consideration, care and respect and give appropriate care and treatment in accordance with SARC best practiceTo work with and liaise with the Crisis Worker and Specially trained officer to ensure that the client feels in control and the service is tailored to their needsTo obtain fully informed consent for all procedures from the SARC clientTo take relevant forensic samples as per FFLM guidelines, ensuring the chain of evidence and document injuriesTo complete aftercare risk assessments; pregnancy, STIs. blood-borne virus, mental health and safeguardingTo administer any relevant medication as per PHL and SARC medicine codeTo complete all documentation as per local guidelines including FFLM proforma and an aftercare form and store securely as per local guidelinesTo complete written Police statements as soon as practically possible or within 10 working days, when requested by PHLTo attend court when requested to, as a professional witnessTo practice as an independent medical professional exercising independent clinical judgementTo maintain their SARC training matrix by attending quarterly peer supervision, peer review, appraisals, undertaking quarterly reflective practice, completing mandatory training and attending relevant training events and conferencesTo work towards acquiring the LSOM qualification or equivalentTo adhere to policies and procedures produced by PHL and the SARCTo maintain confidentiality at all times, adhering to Data Protection, and maintaining Caldicott Guidelines at all timesLiaising with Partner Agencies to ensure Clients receive appropriate on-going supportParticipate in multi-agency partnership workingParticipate in bi-annual Employee Development Review (EDR)Carry out any reasonable request from your Line Manager Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesMain DutiesTo carry out forensic examinations of victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with PHL, FFLM, and GMC guidelinesTo conduct strategy discussions as requested to plan appropriate care based on the needs of the victimTo be available to attend the SARC, or other venue, within an agreed timeframe when requested to by PHL Call centreTo treat all SARC clients with courtesy, consideration, care and respect and give appropriate care and treatment in accordance with SARC best practiceTo work with and liaise with the Crisis Worker and Specially trained officer to ensure that the client feels in control and the service is tailored to their needsTo obtain fully informed consent for all procedures from the SARC clientTo take relevant forensic samples as per FFLM guidelines, ensuring the chain of evidence and document injuriesTo complete aftercare risk assessments; pregnancy, STIs. blood-borne virus, mental health and safeguardingTo administer any relevant medication as per PHL and SARC medicine codeTo complete all documentation as per local guidelines including FFLM proforma and an aftercare form and store securely as per local guidelinesTo complete written Police statements as soon as practically possible or within 10 working days, when requested by PHLTo attend court when requested to, as a professional witnessTo practice as an independent medical professional exercising independent clinical judgementTo maintain their SARC training matrix by attending quarterly peer supervision, peer review, appraisals, undertaking quarterly reflective practice, completing mandatory training and attending relevant training events and conferencesTo work towards acquiring the LSOM qualification or equivalentTo adhere to policies and procedures produced by PHL and the SARCTo maintain confidentiality at all times, adhering to Data Protection, and maintaining Caldicott Guidelines at all timesLiaising with Partner Agencies to ensure Clients receive appropriate on-going supportParticipate in multi-agency partnership workingParticipate in bi-annual Employee Development Review (EDR)Carry out any reasonable request from your Line ManagerPerson SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Excellent safeguarding knowledge and understanding
  • Strong communication skills both written and oral
  • Forensic Examination and Medical Aftercare of Complainants of Sexual Assault
  • Experience of working with Children and young people
  • Experience of working with vulnerable groups
  • Multi-Disciplinary Working
  • Medical Indemnity
  • Excellent Documentation skills
  • Professional and Non-Judgemental
  • Multi-Agency Working
  • Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
  • Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 3 years
  • This role is subject to an enhanced level DBS check and NPPV Level 3 vetting.
  • Enhanced DBS Disclosure
Desirable
  • Sexual Health
  • Womens Health
  • Forensic Awareness
  • Statement writing and giving evidence experience
  • Sexual Offence Examiner
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Excellent safeguarding knowledge and understanding
  • Strong communication skills both written and oral
  • Forensic Examination and Medical Aftercare of Complainants of Sexual Assault
  • Experience of working with Children and young people
  • Experience of working with vulnerable groups
  • Multi-Disciplinary Working
  • Medical Indemnity
  • Excellent Documentation skills
  • Professional and Non-Judgemental
  • Multi-Agency Working
  • Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
  • Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 3 years
  • This role is subject to an enhanced level DBS check and NPPV Level 3 vetting.
  • Enhanced DBS Disclosure
Desirable
  • Sexual Health
  • Womens Health
  • Forensic Awareness
  • Statement writing and giving evidence experience
  • Sexual Offence Examiner

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