The closing date is 10th Jul 2026
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Job summary
If you're driven by making care safer, kinder and more responsive for people at their most vulnerable, this could be your next step.
This is a 6-month interim opportunity (with potential to extend), open to internal candidates and HIOWH-approved SARC workers only at SAS equivalent Level.
At Treetops SARC, you'll lead a service supporting people of all ages following sexual assault-providing compassionate care, expert forensic examination and ongoing support. You'll have real influence over how care is delivered across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
You'll provide clinical leadership, ensuring practice meets national standards. From governance and audit to peer review and risk management, your work will directly improve outcomes. You'll also help shape the service alongside partners across health, policing and commissioning.
You'll join a multidisciplinary Sexual Health and HIV Service that values reflection, curiosity and systems thinking, working collaboratively to improve how services feel for those who use them.
We're looking for an experienced clinician with strong leadership, forensic expertise and a commitment to trauma-informed care. You'll be confident leading governance and supporting teams to deliver safe, compassionate care.
In return, you'll find flexibility, development opportunities and NHS benefits.
Ready to lead meaningful change? Apply now.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
You'll lead the clinical direction of Treetops SARC, ensuring safe, high-quality, trauma-informed care for adults and children. This includes oversight of governance, audit, risk management and continuous improvement-working closely with the Quality & Safeguarding Manager and Operational Manager to deliver clear quality reports and service plans.
You'll set standards for best practice in forensic examination, medicines management, safeguarding and incident response. You'll work in partnership with paediatricians to shape services for children and young people, and collaborate with police, commissioners and partner agencies to develop consistent, joined-up care.
A key part of the role is developing people. You'll train and mentor Sexual Offence Examiners and crisis staff, lead peer review, and support colleagues giving evidence in court. You'll ensure strong clinical supervision, maintain compliance with national guidance and contribute to achieving and sustaining UKAS accreditation.
You'll provide visible, compassionate leadership-supporting day-to-day operational delivery while embedding a culture of learning, reflection and accountability. You'll also contribute to the strategic development of the SARC within the Trust and across the wider system.
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About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
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Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Medical qualification and on the GMC full register
Membership of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine or membership of a Royal College and Licentiate of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine
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Desirable
Master's in Law and or Ethics.
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Experience
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Essential
At least four years experience in forensic sexual assault examinations.
Experience of paediatric sexual assault examinations including photo documentation.
Understanding and knowledge of the FSR Code of Practice including the need for UKAS accreditation
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Desirable
Clinical experience in Sexual Health and GUM.
Knowledge of local medical services.
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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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Clare Schofield
[email protected]
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Pay scheme
Hospital Medical and Dental
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Band
Doctor - Other
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Salary
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£104401.00 to £115341.00 Yearly
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Contract
Fixed Term
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Duration
6 Month(s)
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Working pattern
Part-Time
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Reference number
348-SAR-11714
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Job locations
Treetops
Northern Road
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3EP
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Attachments
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Job Description
JD_PS_SARC Interim Clinical Lead_ 3 PAs June 26.pdf – 414KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 1
EmployeeBenefits_hiowh_v1-compressed_3.pdf – 1001KB Opens in a new window
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