Job summary
To support medical examiners in their role in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death. To be a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patient, healthcare professionals and coroner and registration services.
Work closely with colleagues tin the community, including GPs to extend the ME service to cover all deaths by 9th September 2024.
Main duties of the job
You will be a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals, coroner and registration services.
You will assist the Lead Medical Examiner officer in ensuring internal and external qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators are managed and achieved and work closely with the Mortuary and Bereavement team to provide the best experience for bereaved families
The posts are cross-site positions and will require regular attendance at both Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital. Although, Hinchingbrooke Hospital will be your main base.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the implementation of the reforms of the death certification and to aim to improve the process of death certification and referrals to the Coroner.
To work with the Medical Examiner Officers and Medical Examiners and act as an intermediary between the bereaved and clinicians to establish and resolve any concerns relating to a patients death. Work with medical examiners to aid them in their responsibility for overseeing the death certification process for all deceased patients in the organisation.
To assist in establishing the circumstances of individual patient deaths by performing a preliminary review of medical records to identify clinical and circumstantial information, sourcing additional details where required, for scrutiny by the medical examiner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the implementation of the reforms of the death certification and to aim to improve the process of death certification and referrals to the Coroner.
To work with the Medical Examiner Officers and Medical Examiners and act as an intermediary between the bereaved and clinicians to establish and resolve any concerns relating to a patients death. Work with medical examiners to aid them in their responsibility for overseeing the death certification process for all deceased patients in the organisation.
To assist in establishing the circumstances of individual patient deaths by performing a preliminary review of medical records to identify clinical and circumstantial information, sourcing additional details where required, for scrutiny by the medical examiner.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to bachelor's degree level or equivalent working knowledge in related field. e.g. Biomedical science, nursing, physician associate, paramedic
- oCurrent registration e.g. HCPC or RCN
- oA commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
- oThe ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including the recently bereaved
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries
Knowledge
Essential
- oSpecialist knowledge of clinical/medical terminology
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to bachelor's degree level or equivalent working knowledge in related field. e.g. Biomedical science, nursing, physician associate, paramedic
- oCurrent registration e.g. HCPC or RCN
- oA commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
- oThe ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including the recently bereaved
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries
Knowledge
Essential
- oSpecialist knowledge of clinical/medical terminology
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
