Sexual Offence Examiner/Forensic Physician/Doctor -CUMBRIA - PT

Job summary Ready for a career that's truly different? Mountain Healthcare is one of the UKs leading providers of forensic healthcare within the Health and Justice sector. Working in partnership with NHSE, police, and wider criminal justice agencies, we deliver high-quality care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are proud to be guided by our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing. Do you want to use your clinical skills in a role focused on compassionate, trauma-informed care? We are seeking a GMC-registered Doctor to join our team. This is an opportunity to support children, young people and adults who access Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC), helping each patient feel safe, listened to and in control of their care. The role is for all ages covering both paediatric and adult services. There is a requirement for some travel as part of the role dependent on base location. Salary: FTE £83,720 to £96,137 PA Contracted Hours: 24 hours per week. (Other part-time hours will be considered) Shift pattern: Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm (Some ad hoc additional admin and training hours available) Location: Penrith SARCs, CA11 8JA Main duties of the job The role of Sexual Offence Examiner is critical in providing victims of sexual assault with the dedicated support and care required. As a Sexual Offence Examiner, you will learn through clinical placements and blended learning, as well as receiving 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. 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. 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 21 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £83,720 to £96,137 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number oc-1789808543-BIEDE Job locations Penrith CA11 8JA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities 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 What makes this post different: 1:1 monthly supervision with allocated mentor, safeguarding supervisor or Line Manager Additionally taking part in research, audit, teaching and sitting FFLM exams will be encouraged. Clinical forensic healthcare is a rapidly growing career path as demand for specialist services increases Mountain Healthcare will support you with the following: Contribution from Mountain Healthcare for Medical Malpractice Insurance Full funding for courses and exams leading up to full Membership of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine in Sexual Offence Medicine Access to online appraisal software for re-validation Full Funding for courses required for work, e.g FMERSA Access to in hours appraisers, clinical mentors & clinical directors to support your career development and well-being. Travel for training days will also be a requirement of this role. Hotel and subsistence will be reimbursed in line with the Expenses Policy Job description Job responsibilities Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits. Develop Forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines. Actively working in partnership with external