Role Summary
Join a dedicated, expert team supporting children across the Southwest
Are you a compassionate doctor with an interest in trauma-informed care and working in a truly multidisciplinary setting?
The Royal Devon is seeking a specialty doctor to join our highly-respected and well-established Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) at our Paediatric Centre of Excellence in Exeter – a service that supports children and young people from Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Working alongside a highly experienced multidisciplinary team – including paediatricians, forensic doctors, nurses, safeguarding leads, trauma therapists, and child sexual abuse support workers – you’ll help ensure every child receives the high-quality and compassionate care they need.
You’ll be based on our brand-new, purpose-built SARC, the first in England designed to meet the Forensic Science Regulator’s new forensic standards, following a £3m investment.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The post is offered on a part-time basis (6 PAs).
Your role will include performing forensic and non-forensic medical assessments (with full training and support), supporting safeguarding processes, contributing to strategy discussions, attending court as a professional witness, and working closely with partner agencies such as the police and social care. Clinical duties are well supported by training, supervision, and a clear pathway for professional development.
Why apply?
- The chance to deliver meaningful, specialist care in a nationally unique service.
- Work in a state-of-the-art purpose-built setting, the first in England designed to meet Forensic Science Regulator’s new forensic standards.
- A culture of peer support, regular supervision, and tailored training; ideal for those new to SARC work.
- Flexible, part-time working with additional paid hours for on-call work.
- Opportunities to get involved in teaching, audit, and service development.
- Be a part of a forward-thinking Trust recognised for delivering innovative patient-centred care.
About Devon and Cornwall SARC service
Our staff are specially trained to support anyone who has experienced rape or sexual assault, either recently or in the past. We provide care and counselling to service users when they need it the most.
Our paediatric service is based in Exeter. We provide telephone support and clinical advice to professionals and patients 24/7, and provide forensic medical assessments for children and young people during the day, 365 days a year
Our paediatric team work closely with our colleagues in the adult SARC team, who provide forensic medical assessment for adults and those over 16 years at our SARCs in Exeter, Plymouth & Truro.
Informal visits are warmly encouraged – come and meet the team, tour the new centre, and see how we work. To arrange a visit, please contact Harriet Crawford-Turner, Service Manager on hcrawford-turner@nhs.net or 0300 3034626.
Further details on this post can be found in the information pack attached below.
Interview Date: 11th July 2025
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
