(FEMALE) Sexual Offences Examiners

SPECIALTY DOCTOR (FEMALE) SEXUAL OFFENCES EXAMINERS

ARCHWAY GLASGOW AT THE SANDYFORD

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CLOSING DATE: 22ND DECEMBER 2017 www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION

POST: SPECIALTY DOCTOR (FEMALE) SEXUAL OFFENCES EXAMINERS

BASE: ARCHWAY, GLASGOW AT SANDYFORD

This post is fixed term for a period 12 months based in Archway, Glasgow based at the Sandyford. You will be part of a team providing care on an on call rota. The out of hours shift pattern is from 1700-2400 weekdays and part of 0900-2400 on weekends. The Glasgow Archway 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 Glasgow Archway 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 on call 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 from the lead Consultants for the Glasgow Archway.

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 or you will demonstrate and evidence equivalent experience and competencies. 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 NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE

SPECIALITY DOCTORS (FEMALE)* As Sexual Offences Examiners FOR ARCHWAY GLASGOW

Based at SANDYFORD

Sandyford 2-6 Sandyford Place Glasgow G3 7NB

*The requirement for female only applicants for this post is in compliance with Section 7 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.

JOB DESCRIPTION NHS GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Sexual Offences Examiner (Female) based at Archway Glasgow at Sandyford

GRADE: Speciality Doctor

Managerially accountable to: Clinical Director Sandyford

JOB SUMMARY

To undertake out of hours clinical and forensic duties within the Archway Glasgow based at Sandyford on a sessional rota basis.

The Archway Glasgow provides forensic, medical and aftercare services to people who have experienced rape/sexual assault and who either self-refer or are referred via the police or other agencies. Duties include providing an immediate response to service users in providing a forensic medical examination after a reported recent sexual assault, providing written reports and advice to Police Officers and Archway Glasgow 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 or deputy prior to commencing on call rota duties. The successful applicant will also be expected to attend bi-monthly peer review and development sessions. Further training will be provided as necessary in addition to clinical supervision from the Consultants for the Archway Glasgow.

1. Job Details

Job Title: Specialist Doctor for Archway Glasgow - Sandyford

Employer: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Location: Based at Sandyford, Glasgow (In emergencies, it may be necessary to conduct examinations elsewhere, for example at an Accident & Emergency Department or within an operating theatre of an acute hospital).

2. Entry Requirements

Candidates must be fully registered with the GMC. A minimum of four years full time postgraduate general professional training is required at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty. A current DFSRH or MFSRH or eligibility to apply for these qualifications as well as previous experience of work in Genitourinary Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics & Gynaecology or forensic medicine is desirable.

3. Sandyford

Sandyford is the specialist service for sexual, reproductive and emotional health for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, hosted by Glasgow City Health Partnership’s NW Sector. Sandyford provides a range of drop-in and appointment services, clinical, information and counselling services at its city centre and 18 community sites for approximately 110, 000 client visits per year.

A range of specialist reproductive health, genito-urinary medicine and counselling services are provided in addition to community gynaecology, colposcopy, vasectomy, Steve Retson Project (for men who have sex with men) and psychosexual medicine as well as gender identity services. There are some assertive outreach services focussing on reducing sexual health inequalities, and Sandyford also hosts Archway Glasgow, a sexual assault referral centre which provides forensic and medical services, counselling and follow-on support for those who have been recently raped or sexually assaulted.

The whole service covers a population of 1.1 million, has an annual budget of over £9m, and approximately 250 staff including consultants and other medical staff, nurses, sexual health advisers, counsellors, laboratory staff, managers, administrators and clerical staff. With Sandyford’s main site in Glasgow city centre, services are also delivered in 14 community hubs and satellites across the Health Board area.

Archway Glasgow

Glasgow Archway supports those who have been raped or sexually assaulted by providing forensic and medical services, counselling and follow-on support for people aged 13 years and over. It is the first service of its kind in Scotland. Currently, the service covers people raped or sexually assaulted in the former Strathclyde Police area of Police Scotland.

Archway Glasgow operates within the context of the UN definition of male violence that has been adopted by the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership. It operates a co-ordinated approach, based on respect for dignity and integrity of the survivor as an individual that is responsive to the whole person and their specific needs throughout the process of disclosure reporting, investigation, prosecution and recovery following rape and sexual assault.

Archway Glasgow staff recognise the social context within which rape and sexual assault occurs and the need for their practise to be informed by awareness and sensitivity of social and cultural factors which shape the lives of those using the service. By its very nature, Archway Glasgow is a highly sensitive service that requires staff confidentiality at all times.

Archway Glasgow has a staff team comprising consultants and SAS doctors, nurses, Manager and Administrator, . Daytime cover on weekdays is provided by the core staff team, although day time shifts will occasionally be available at times of staff shortage. There are also 2 support workers and counsellors available during office hours i.e. 09.00hr – 17.00hrs.

In addition Forensic Physicians and Custody nurses, whose core work is within Custody services, provide cover when there is no availability of Archway staff.

Services for individuals who have experienced rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse in Scotland are subject to CMO taskforce review following HMI Constabulary Scotland report and recommendations published earlier in 2017. The exact configuration of services may change as a result of this review, due to report in Spring 2018. 4. Duties and Responsibilities

1. The SOE is assisted by a support nurse and will be responsible for addressing the immediate considerations of the survivor. This includes the following:

 Taking a full relevant history  Crisis support  Survivor safety  Forensic examination  Securing forensic evidence  Corroboration of evidence  Providing formal statement to Police  Assessing and responding to findings from an immediate medical and psychological risk assessment  Facilitating access to follow-on services including appropriate and timely information sharing.  Provision of written and oral evidence as required by the Procurator Fiscal Service and other statutory agencies, e.g. Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

2. The postholder will also be required to participate fully in meetings and training as necessary and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, following protocols and procedures of the Archway Glasgow and Sandyford. They will liaise with the Police, Procurator Fiscal and paediatric and general practitioner services as necessary.

3. The postholder will be required to follow appropriate training to undertake paediatric examinations of children (aged 13-16 yrs.) where acute sexual assault is suspected.

Main Tasks – Forensic Medical Examination

1. To provide an immediate response to Police or self-referrals requiring a forensic medical examination after a rape or sexual assault. Examinations will usually take place at the Archway Glasgow, Sandyford, but may, in an emergency, be conducted elsewhere such as the hospital Accident & Emergency Department.

2. Provide appropriate medical care including screening for sexually transmitted infections, emergency contraception (hormonal & IUD) and advice to complainers.

3. Accurately record details of examinations and provide standardised written reports/advice to the Procurator Fiscal Service and the Archway Glasgow staff. The content and quality of notes will be reviewed & overseen by the Lead Nurse and Consultants.

4. To provide witness statements as appropriate.

5. To attend Court and give evidence.

Administration 1. To complete detailed forensic medical notes using Archway Glasgow pro-forma which maybe disclosed to Court at the completion of each individual examination. Return to the unit may be necessary after call out to correct notes.

2. To provide Archway Glasgow staff with necessary details required for the computer database.

3. To prepare medical reports to the statutory authorities such as the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

Development & Training

1. To attend compulsory special training in the medical investigation and care of adults and children of serious sexual assault. This will be provided free of charge and includes basic forensic training as well as further training in the examination of children and child protection, court training, diversity training and health and safety. 2. To obtain Letter of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques (FSRH LoC IUD) if this is not held at the time of appointment. Support will be given. Recertification is the responsibility of the postholder

3. The postholder will also undertake peer review and be supervised on a one to one basis by one of the consultants within Archway Glasgow. Additional peer support sessions will be offered on a bi-monthly basis and minimal acceptable attendance rate would be 4 sessions a year. Training will also be undertaken as required around the service ethos and the social model of health.

4. Staff are encouraged to access supervision sessions offered by Sandyford counselling & support staff.

5. To participate in monitoring and evaluation of the work of the Archway Glasgow and be involved in regular review and case audit in additional to keeping a confidential case log.

6. To keep up to date about current developments and research about sexual assault and related areas.

Aftercare/Follow up

1. The postholder will be responsible for providing emergency contraception to women, including IUD insertion, and appropriate care for people aged 13 years and over, including screening and management of sexually transmitted infections, provision of vaccinations and post exposure prophylaxis against HIV when appropriate.

2. The postholder will be expected to adhere to all Archway Glasgow clinical and administrative protocols and guidelines. 5. Terms and Conditions of Service

1. The postholder will be employed by Sandyford sexual health services, hosted by Glasgow City HSCP in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Attendance at the Health Board and medical examination maybe required prior to confirmation of appointment. The postholder may be required to provide DNA for the DNA Elimination Database locally. Conditions of service for hospital medical staff as defined by the General Whitley Council conditions will apply where appropriate.

6. Hours of Work and Additional Duty Hours

Individuals are employed under terms and conditions of a Specialty doctor in Scotland. https://www.bma.org.uk/

Individual clinicians will be placed on the point of the SAS doctor scale commensurate with their skills and experience at time of appointment and have the opportunity to progress. Out of hours rates of pay apply.

The postholder will participate in the out of hours on-call rota and cover for colleagues during absence, in line with arrangements set out in the National Terms and Conditions.

An availability supplement of 2% is payable for this work. This equates to on-call availability no more frequently than 1 in 8. If the postholder chooses to work more than 1 in 8 then the following supplements apply :

On-Call Availability Supplement Frequency Percentage of Basic Salary more frequent than or equal to 1 in 4 6% less frequent than 1 in 4 or equal to 1 in 8 4% less frequent than 1 in 8 2%

To maintain skills and contribute to the rota participants are expected to contribute a minimum of one shift each calendar month. As the callout periods cover 365 days a year, individuals will be expected to take a share of covering school holiday and Bank Holiday cover.

Additional remuneration will be calculated on a pro rata sessional basis for call out to give evidence. The Court will reimburse the individual for attendance on days when the post holder would not otherwise have been working

7. Other Facilities

1. Full use of professional support services within Sandyford including a comprehensive range of Post Graduate courses, lectures and meetings will be available. Staff are encouraged to develop a personalised learning plan and review it annually with their line manager.

2. Metered car parking is easily available during the day at Sandyford, and there is a nearby commercial car park. Public transport in Glasgow is generally good. Parking space for night time duties would be provided. B.

Person Specification EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION

POST: Sexual Offences Examiner, Sandyford GRADE: Specialty Doctor

SELECTION () () CRITERIA Essential Desirable

A Qualifications  Qualified Medical Postgraduate qualifications in & Training Practitioner with Full Sexual and Reproductive e.g. Registration with GMC DFSRH, MFSRH, Dip GUM, STIF, and a Licence to DRCOG or MRCOG Practise. (if not already held, the postholder will be expected to undertake STIF and DFSRH or equivalent)

Letters of Competence in IUD Insertion (if not already held the postholder would be supported in undertaking training to achieve this qualification)

Evidence of structured training in Forensic Medical Examination

B Clinical experience in a sexual  A minimum of 4 years Experience health field e.g. Genitourinary full time post graduate Medicine, Sexual and Reproductive training or its Health, Psychosexual Medicine, equivalent gained on a Obstetrics/Gynaecology, or relevant part-time or flexible areas of General Practice basis  Knowledge of and Experience in undertaking Forensic compliance with child Medical Examination and providing and vulnerable adult written or oral evidence for Court safeguarding procedures

 Experience & competency in gynaecological examination, including speculum examination

C  Working knowledge of Experience of working within a Knowledge, the issues surrounding holistic socially orientated unit S Sexual Health k  Excellent team i working skills l  Desire to work within a l unit which embraces s the social model of health a n d

A b i l i t i e s D  Receptive warm open Personal manner Q  Sensitive to the needs u of different client a groups l  Flexibility in working i practice t  Excellent verbal and i written communication e skills s

E  Pre-employment Driving licence is desirable but Health Screen needs ability to travel to Archway  Evidence of Hep B out of hours or to other facilities if immune status required to carry out a forensic examination TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The conditions of service are those laid down and amended from time to time by the Hospital and Medical & Dental Whitley Council.

TYPE OF CONTRACT Fixed Term (12 months)

GRADE AND SALARY £ 38,685 £ 72,140 per annum (pro rata)

New Entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the minimum point of the salary scale, (dependent on qualifications and experience). Salary is paid monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.

HOURS OF DUTY Sessional Rota Basis 1 session = 4 hours (Up to full-time by arrangement)

SUPERANNUATION New entrants to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are aged sixteen but under seventy five will be enrolled automatically into membership of the NHS Pension Scheme. Should you choose to "opt out" arrangements can be made to do this via: www.sppa.gov.uk

REMOVAL EXPENSES Assistance with removal and associated expenses may be given and would be discussed and agreed prior to appointment.

EXPENSES OF Candidates who are requested to attend an interview will be given assistance CANDIDATES FOR with appropriate travelling expenses. Re-imbursement shall not normally be APPOINTMENT made to employees who withdraw their application or refuse an offer of appointment.

TOBACCO POLICY NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate a No Smoking Policy in all premises and grounds.

This post is considered to be in the category of “Regulated Work” and DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND therefore requires a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Membership.

CONFIRMATION OF NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has a legal obligation to ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN ensure that it’s employees, both EEA and non EEA nationals, are legally THE UK entitled to work in the United Kingdom. Before any person can commence employment within NHS GGC they will need to provide documentation to prove that they are eligible to work in the UK. Non EEA nationals will be required to show evidence that either Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain in the UK has been granted for the work which they are applying to do. Where an individual is subject to immigration control under no circumstances will they be allowed to commence until the right to work in the UK has been verified. ALL applicants regardless of nationality must complete and return the Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in the UK Statement with their completed application form. You will be required provide appropriate documentation prior to any appointment being made.

REHABILITATION OF The rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 allows people who have been OFFENDERS ACT 1974 convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their convictions as “spent” after the lapse of a period of years. However, due to the nature of work for which you are applying this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Orders 1975 and 1986). Therefore, applicants are required to disclose information about convictions which for other purposes are “spent” under the provision of the act in the event of employment, failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Any information given will be completely confidential.

DISABLED APPLICANTS A disability or health problems does not preclude full consideration for the job and applications from people with disabilities are welcome. All information will be treated as confidential. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde guarantees to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the post. You will note on our application form that we ask for relevant information with regard to your disability. This is simply to ensure that we can assist you, if you are called for interview, to have every opportunity to present your application in full. We may call you to discuss your needs in more detail if you are selected for interview.

GENERAL NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operates flexible staffing arrangements whereby all appointments are to a grade within a department. The duties of an officer may be varied from an initial set of duties to any other set, which are commensurate with the grade of the officer. The enhanced experience resulting from this is considered to be in the best interest of both NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the individual.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The postholder will undertake their duties in strict accordance with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

NOTICE The employment is subject to one months’ notice on either side, subject to appeal against dismissal.

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE In terms of NHS Circular 1989 (PCS) 32 dealing with Medical Negligence the Health Board does not require you to subscribe to a Medical Defence Organisation. Health Board indemnity will cover only Health Board responsibilities. It may, however, be in your interest to subscribe to a defence organisation in order to ensure you are covered for any work, which does not fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme. FURTHER INFORMATION

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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Ruth Henry, Archway Manager email [email protected], Dr. Debs Wardle, lead Consultant Archway [email protected] or Dr Pauline McGough, Clinical Director on 0141 211 8175 with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for these posts please include your CV and names and addresses of 3 Referees, along with the following documents; (click on the hyperlinks to open)

Medical and Dental Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice

Immigration Questionnaire

Alternatively please visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs and click on the “How to Apply” tab to access application for and CV submission information.

NOMINATION OF REFEREES

It is Board policy that no person can act as a member of an Advisory Appointments Committee and be a referee for a candidate for that post. You should therefore check with your proposed referees whether there is likely to be any difficulty in this respect for we may otherwise have to invite you to submit another name or names

RETURN OF APPLICATIONS

Please return your application by email to [email protected] or to the recruitment address below;

Medical and Dental Recruitment Team NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde West Glasgow ACH (formerly Yorkhill) 2nd Floor Dalnair Street, Yorkhill, G3 8SJ

CLOSING DATE

The closing Date will be 22nd December 2017