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.
Please note there are two full time vacancies available.
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.
Consideration of Occupational Exposures and use of the Cause of Death List is essential.
To apply knowledge of Medical Examiner Service (MES) processes, procedures and data requirements acquired through training and experience to support the successful implementation of the MES across the Trust.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff in both the acute and community services. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development and set policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent relevant specialist knowledge
- A commitment to the concept of lifelong learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
Desirable
- Completed e-LfH core Medical Examiner modules
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Approachable and supportive to all levels of staff and the bereaved in a non-judgemental manner
- Discreet-able to work confidential
- Has professional manner, attitude and appearance
- Flexible working, approachable and a team player
Skills
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and understanding
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels including senior clinicians/coroners officers about sensitive issues
- Ability to work effectively and credibly with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to organise work around competing demands and fluctuating workloads
- Ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives
- Competent with IT software systems including Word, Excel and Lorenzo
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant and extensive experience working in Hospital Bereavement services and facilitating death certification
- Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
- Knowledge of Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (where it relates to Death Certification)
- Detailed knowledge of clinical terminology
- Knowledge of the special requirements of the various faith groups with an awareness of equality and diversity issues surrounding death certification & arrangements
- Understanding of the Department of Health's Death Certification Reforms and Medical Examiner system
- Evidence of further education/courses on End of Life care and complaints handling
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent relevant specialist knowledge
- A commitment to the concept of lifelong learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
Desirable
- Completed e-LfH core Medical Examiner modules
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Approachable and supportive to all levels of staff and the bereaved in a non-judgemental manner
- Discreet-able to work confidential
- Has professional manner, attitude and appearance
- Flexible working, approachable and a team player
Skills
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and understanding
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels including senior clinicians/coroners officers about sensitive issues
- Ability to work effectively and credibly with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to organise work around competing demands and fluctuating workloads
- Ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives
- Competent with IT software systems including Word, Excel and Lorenzo
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant and extensive experience working in Hospital Bereavement services and facilitating death certification
- Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
- Knowledge of Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (where it relates to Death Certification)
- Detailed knowledge of clinical terminology
- Knowledge of the special requirements of the various faith groups with an awareness of equality and diversity issues surrounding death certification & arrangements
- Understanding of the Department of Health's Death Certification Reforms and Medical Examiner system
- Evidence of further education/courses on End of Life care and complaints handling
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).
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).
