• Job Description

  Req#: E0062-25-0028?language=en&page=71&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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 as Forensic Medical Examiners (FME)at The 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.

  About The Shores SARC

  The 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 deliver trauma-informed, high-quality care and support to those who need it most.

  Your Role as a Forensic Medical Examiner

  In this essential role, you will provide acute forensic examinations and aftercare to victims of rape and sexual assault in line with PHL,FFLM, and GMC guidelines and codes of conduct.

  Working Hours & Salary

  • Shifts: On-call coverage for 12-hour shifts
  • Salary:£200 per 12-hour on-call shift, with an additional £300 per call-out.

  Main duties of the job

  Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting forensic examinations for victims of sexual assault in line with FFLM and GMC standards.
  • Attending the SARC (or other agreed venues) within specified timeframes when on call.
  • Liaising with Crisis Workers and specially trained officers to ensure the service is victim-centred and tailored to individual needs.
  • Collecting forensic samples and documenting injuries, maintaining the chain of evidence.
  • Conducting aftercare risk assessments, including pregnancy, STIs, blood-borne viruses, mental health, and safeguarding.
  • Administering relevant medications following PHL and SARC guidelines.
  • Completing all documentation accurately, including FFLM proforma and aftercare forms, and ensuring secure storage.
  • Participating in strategy discussions to plan care based on individual needs.

  What Were Looking For

  • We are seeking compassionate and professional individuals with the following essential skills and 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 us

  PHL 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, Primary Care and Youla Care Concierge Services. 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.

  Details

  Date posted

  20 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £200 to £300 a session

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  E0062-25-0028

  Job locations

  Dorset Police

  5 Madeira Road

  Bournemouth

  BH1 1QQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Main Duties

  To carry out forensic examinations of victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with PHL, FFLM, and GMC guidelines

  To conduct strategy discussions as requested to plan appropriate care based on the needs of the victim

  To be available to attend the SARC, or other venue, within an agreed timeframe when requested to by PHL Call centre

  To treat all SARC clients with courtesy, consideration, care and respect and give appropriate care and treatment in accordance with SARC best practice

  To 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 needs

  To obtain fully informed consent for all procedures from the SARC client

  To take relevant forensic samples as per FFLM guidelines, ensuring the chain of evidence and document injuries

  To complete aftercare risk assessments; pregnancy, STIs. blood-borne virus, mental health and safeguarding

  To administer any relevant medication as per PHL and SARC medicine code

  To complete all documentation as per local guidelines including FFLM proforma and an aftercare form and store securely as per local guidelines

  To complete written Police statements as soon as practically possible or within 10 working days, when requested by PHL

  To attend court when requested to, as a professional witness

  To practice as an independent medical professional exercising independent clinical judgement

  To 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 conferences

  To work towards acquiring the LSOM qualification or equivalent

  To adhere to policies and procedures produced by PHL and the SARC

  To maintain confidentiality at all times, adhering to Data Protection, and maintaining Caldicott Guidelines at all times

  Liaising with Partner Agencies to ensure Clients receive appropriate on-going support

  Participate in multi-agency partnership working

  Participate in bi-annual Employee Development Review (EDR)

  Carry out any reasonable request from your Line Manager

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Main Duties

  To carry out forensic examinations of victims of rape and sexual assault in accordance with PHL, FFLM, and GMC guidelines

  To conduct strategy discussions as requested to plan appropriate care based on the needs of the victim

  To be available to attend the SARC, or other venue, within an agreed timeframe when requested to by PHL Call centre

  To treat all SARC clients with courtesy, consideration, care and respect and give appropriate care and treatment in accordance with SARC best practice

  To 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 needs

  To obtain fully informed consent for all procedures from the SARC client

  To take relevant forensic samples as per FFLM guidelines, ensuring the chain of evidence and document injuries

  To complete aftercare risk assessments; pregnancy, STIs. blood-borne virus, mental health and safeguarding

  To administer any relevant medication as per PHL and SARC medicine code

  To complete all documentation as per local guidelines including FFLM proforma and an aftercare form and store securely as per local guidelines

  To complete written Police statements as soon as practically possible or within 10 working days, when requested by PHL

  To attend court when requested to, as a professional witness

  To practice as an independent medical professional exercising independent clinical judgement

  To 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 conferences

  To work towards acquiring the LSOM qualification or equivalent

  To adhere to policies and procedures produced by PHL and the SARC

  To maintain confidentiality at all times, adhering to Data Protection, and maintaining Caldicott Guidelines at all times

  Liaising with Partner Agencies to ensure Clients receive appropriate on-going support

  Participate in multi-agency partnership working

  Participate in bi-annual Employee Development Review (EDR)

  Carry out any reasonable request from your Line Manager

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • 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 Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • 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

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Partnering Health Ltd

  Address

  Dorset Police

  5 Madeira Road

  Bournemouth

  BH1 1QQ

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Partnering Health Ltd

  Address

  Dorset Police

  5 Madeira Road

  Bournemouth

  BH1 1QQ

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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