Job summary
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust are pleased to offer 3 Medical Examiner posts consisting of 1 PA each , to support the expansion of the Medical Examiner (ME) service. The ME service is currently scrutinising deaths on the acute sites across the Trust, as well as deaths within the local community.
The posts will be attached to the Northwick Park Hospital and Ealing Hospital sites, with the PAs to be split between the two sites. While we can accommodate a degree of remote working, the majority of the time you will be required to be in the Medical Examiner office.
Please note that we are recruiting into an already established pool of Medical Examiners in post, and are therefore in particular need of Medical Examiners who are able to work on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will join an established team of MEs in order to scrutinise both hospital and community deaths. You will need to be skilled in the critical appraisal of clinical notes while also being able to speak with bereaved families in a sensitive and sympathetic manner. The role will also require communication with other professionals within and outside of the Trust including Consultants, GPs and Coroner's Offices.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is a requirement of the role that you are licenced to practice in the UK by the GMC. Candidates will also be expected to complete the mandatory components of the national online medical examiner curriculum prior to taking up the post. Face-to-face training must be completed within the first six months of being in post.
For further information or to have an informal discussion please contact Dr Glynn Evans, Medical Examiner, via email at glynn.evans1@nhs.net or via telephone at 07432 009996
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is a requirement of the role that you are licenced to practice in the UK by the GMC. Candidates will also be expected to complete the mandatory components of the national online medical examiner curriculum prior to taking up the post. Face-to-face training must be completed within the first six months of being in post.
For further information or to have an informal discussion please contact Dr Glynn Evans, Medical Examiner, via email at glynn.evans1@nhs.net or via telephone at 07432 009996
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Practitioner registered and licensed to practice in the UK by the GMC
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Knowledge of local and national clinical governance systems and an understanding of how the ME can work collaboratively to improve patient safety
- Ability to identify available data sources to support the detection and analysis of concerns and to recognise gaps in available knowledge
- Ability to identify and disseminate examples of good practice amongst relevant colleagues
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently within own team and also closely with people in other disciplines
- Proactive and self-motivated with a flexible working approach
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
- Completed mandatory e-learning modules
- Up to date knowledge on causes of death and legal framework associated with death certification
- Ability to work as part of a team and organise a fluctuating work load
- Proactive and self-motivated with a flexible working approach
- Resilience to manage own reaction to frequently distressing situations and support others within the team
- Sustain professional integrity and independence at all times, particularly where there is the potential for conflict of interest
- IT skills including use of emails and commonly used software
- Manage and comply with sensitive information-based processes under tight timescales with a proportionate approach
- Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Practitioner registered and licensed to practice in the UK by the GMC
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Knowledge of local and national clinical governance systems and an understanding of how the ME can work collaboratively to improve patient safety
- Ability to identify available data sources to support the detection and analysis of concerns and to recognise gaps in available knowledge
- Ability to identify and disseminate examples of good practice amongst relevant colleagues
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently within own team and also closely with people in other disciplines
- Proactive and self-motivated with a flexible working approach
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
- Completed mandatory e-learning modules
- Up to date knowledge on causes of death and legal framework associated with death certification
- Ability to work as part of a team and organise a fluctuating work load
- Proactive and self-motivated with a flexible working approach
- Resilience to manage own reaction to frequently distressing situations and support others within the team
- Sustain professional integrity and independence at all times, particularly where there is the potential for conflict of interest
- IT skills including use of emails and commonly used software
- Manage and comply with sensitive information-based processes under tight timescales with a proportionate approach
- Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity
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).
