The Havens Out of Hours Paediatrician
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £61,542.00 to £99,216.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £61542.00 - £99216.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 December 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9213-25-1181 |
Summary
Clinical assessment and examination of children typically, but not exclusively, under 13 years of age during forensic medical examinations To provide an immediate response to police enquiring about a forensic medical examination of a child under 13 years. The examinations will usually be undertaken at the Havens, but may, in an emergency, be conducted elsewhere such as within a hospital Accident and Emergency department or hospital ward To provide appropriate medical care, emergency contraception, post exposure prophylaxis for HIV, screening and management of STIs and advice to complainants. The post holder will be expected to adhere to all Haven clinical and administrative aftercare protocols and guidelines To accurately record details of examinations and provide written reports to police officers and Haven staff To attend Court and give objective unbiased evidence To identify safeguarding needs and complete referrals to social care at the time of forensic medical examination, and contribute to weekly safeguarding meetings either with written notes or in person. To strive to achieve excellent verbal and written communication with clients, carers and professionals within and outside the Havens, including communicating with and/or responding to the daytime or incoming forensic team regarding pending cases or referrals in a timely way To prepare for and undertake any interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety To attend Haven medical staffing peer review meetings and undertake any further training required by the Havens training matrix (a document setting out initial and continuing training for all Havens clinical staff) or as part of new training initiatives. To Contribute to the Havens audit programmes, clinical governance programmes and attend Peer Review Meetings (see above) To engage with regular clinical supervision as provided by the service. Liaison with police and social services in relation to advice and planning about ongoing health and safeguarding needs of the child and his/her carers To provide witness statements within 15 working days from the request date for use in Court.