King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Havens Out of Hours Forensic Physician (Sexual Offences Examiner)
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Applicants are invited for the role of Forensic Physician (Sexual Offence Examiner) at the Havens Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) service in London.
This is a specialty Grade Dr post, and we are recruiting for Specialty Grade Drs to support the Havens out of hours rota.
The post-holder will be based primarily at one of the current three Havens sites, Camberwell, Whitechapel, or St Charles Hospital near Ladbroke Grove. The post-holder will be expected to undertake work on any of the Havens sites as required by the service. In early 2027, the Havens is moving to a new single site.
This post is not accredited for training but offers a unique opportunity to learn about all aspects of care for those who have been sexually assaulted and to deepen a clinician’s awareness and understanding of safeguarding. No prior experience in forensic medicine is required as full training for the role of Forensic Physician (Sexual Offence Examiner) will be offered.
The post holder will participate in the out of hours on-call rota to support the delivery of 24/7 cover. The post holder will be required to contribute 3-4 shifts per month to include mid-week, weekends, and public holidays – and one overnight shift per month.
OOH shifts are typically 6-12 hours, but the service model and shift patterns may change as part of the transition to the single Havens site.
The major responsibility of the post-holder will be to take referrals, provide advice, and carry out forensic medical examinations for victims of sexual assault. These are detailed examinations, which must meet strict standards in terms of recording information, sample collection and handling, and avoiding DNA contamination. The examination of victims of sexual assault and rape includes the assessment of risk of pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Infections/Blood-borne Viruses and administering emergency contraception, HIV prophylaxis (PEPSE), Hepatitis B vaccination as required, in addition to mental health assessments and safeguarding. Examiners will also make onward referrals to support agencies.
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Subsequently, a witness statement may be requested by the police and the post-holder may be required to attend court to give evidence.
The successful post holder(s) will be line managed by senior clinicians and will be given comprehensive training and ongoing support in the role.
Post holders will be required to provide a DNA elimination sample, prior to commencing work within the service.
Post holders will work collaboratively with Forensic Nurses, Crisis Workers, Paediatricians, Specially Trained Police Officers (SOITs), and other professionals to support clients.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year, and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
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King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.
Our values at King’s are that we’re a kind, respectful team;
- Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work
- Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed
- Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (EDI) at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King’s to another level.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Muriel Volpelier
- Job title: Senior Speciality Doctor
- Email address: muriel.volpellier@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0203 299 1599
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