The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Examiner Officer

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Medical Examiners team. We are looking for someone who is inquisitive and keen to be a part of the Medical Examiners team, aiding them in their responsibility for overseeing the death certification for all deaths in both acute and community settings.

Main duties of the job

To participate in the processes of death certification and referrals to the Coroner.To support the Medical Examiners Service in maintaining proposals from and in line with the Department of Health.To assist in highlighting cases for review by the Structured Judgement Review team (SJR), the Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP), Clinical Governance teams and the Learning Disability Review team (LeDeR).To act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for relatives and Health Care Professionals involved in the death certification. This involves the application of the Coroner's and Justice Act 2009, and the Department of Health Death Certification Reforms.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

08 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-23-12-036

Job locations

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job decsription and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job decsription and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
Relevant experience of the workings of a Medical Examiners Office
Relevant experience working in a healthcare setting with multidisciplinary teams across organisational boundaries
General knowledge of clinical/medical terminology.

Qualifications

Essential

A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities.
Completed e-LfH MEO training
A commitment to the concept of lifelong learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
Advanced communication skills certificate or equivalent

Desirable

Masters degree or equivalent relevant specialist knowledge

Knowledge

Essential

Sound knowledge of clinical / medical terminology that enables informed discussion about causes/circumstances of death
Knowledge of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 in reference to the ME system
Good understanding of the ME function and operational remit
Competent with IT software systems including Word and Excel
Good understanding of the Caldicott principles

Desirable

Knowledge of various faith groups funeral wishes/practices to enable respectful compliance with tight and specific timescales and procedures.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
Relevant experience of the workings of a Medical Examiners Office
Relevant experience working in a healthcare setting with multidisciplinary teams across organisational boundaries
General knowledge of clinical/medical terminology.

Qualifications

Essential

A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities.
Completed e-LfH MEO training
A commitment to the concept of lifelong learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
Advanced communication skills certificate or equivalent

Desirable

Masters degree or equivalent relevant specialist knowledge

Knowledge

Essential

Sound knowledge of clinical / medical terminology that enables informed discussion about causes/circumstances of death
Knowledge of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 in reference to the ME system
Good understanding of the ME function and operational remit
Competent with IT software systems including Word and Excel
Good understanding of the Caldicott principles

Desirable

Knowledge of various faith groups funeral wishes/practices to enable respectful compliance with tight and specific timescales and procedures.

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.