Job summary
Before applying for this post you should:-
- Have a clinical background
- Arrange a visit to the ME Office either at the Leicester Royal Infirmary or Glenfield to get a good understanding of what is involved in the role
- Be aware that Interviews will be held week commencing 21
- October 2024 - exact date to be confirmed;
- Start the National Online ME Officer training before attending for interview, (if short listed):
https://www.rcpath.org/profession/medical-examiners/medical-examiner-officers.html
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit an experienced clinician who can bring both their clinical expertise, communication and organisational skills to the role of Clinical Medical Examiner Officer.
This is a 19 hour post to be worked over 2 long days (8 - 6) - days of the week to be discussed at appointment - other clinical commitments would be taken into consideration.
The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Medical Examiner Service works across all health organisations within LLR including the acute trust which is a tertiary referral centre. Our case load is around 9,000 deaths per annum
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Clinical Medical Examiner Officer you will
- support Medical Examiners in their role in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death
- have daily responsibility for the ME Office effectiveness (on a rota basis with other Clinical MEO/Lead Clinical MEO).
- be a point of contact and provide clinical advice on the Medical Examiners system for healthcare professionals including junior doctors, nursing teams, Hospice, GPs, Coroners Officers and Registration Services.
- deputise for the Senior Clinical Medical Examiner Officer when required
- participate in the Out of Hours Medical Examiner process
Key relationships include:
- Senior Clinical Medical Examiner Officer
- Clinical/Medical Examiner Officers and Medical Examiners
- Bereavement Services and Mortuary Team
- Bereavement Support Nurses
- Coroners Officers and Registrars
- Specialty Heads of Services, Matrons and M&M Leads
- General Practitioners; Practice Managers and Practice Admin Teams
- Hospice Medical and Nursing Staff and Bereavement Team
- Learning from Deaths Teams;
- Adult Specialty, Child, Perinatal, Learning Disability, Mental Health Mortality Leads
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Clinical Medical Examiner Officer you will
- support Medical Examiners in their role in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death
- have daily responsibility for the ME Office effectiveness (on a rota basis with other Clinical MEO/Lead Clinical MEO).
- be a point of contact and provide clinical advice on the Medical Examiners system for healthcare professionals including junior doctors, nursing teams, Hospice, GPs, Coroners Officers and Registration Services.
- deputise for the Senior Clinical Medical Examiner Officer when required
- participate in the Out of Hours Medical Examiner process
Key relationships include:
- Senior Clinical Medical Examiner Officer
- Clinical/Medical Examiner Officers and Medical Examiners
- Bereavement Services and Mortuary Team
- Bereavement Support Nurses
- Coroners Officers and Registrars
- Specialty Heads of Services, Matrons and M&M Leads
- General Practitioners; Practice Managers and Practice Admin Teams
- Hospice Medical and Nursing Staff and Bereavement Team
- Learning from Deaths Teams;
- Adult Specialty, Child, Perinatal, Learning Disability, Mental Health Mortality Leads
Person Specification
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to review and interpret clinical records (to include diagnostic tests, medication charts and clinical assessments/observations) and judge which information relevant to support cause of death discussion and medical examiner scrutiny
- Proven experience of analysing, investigating and interpreting complex data and producing reports
Desirable
- Experience of statistical analysis and report writing
- Proven experience of Project management skills
Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a health care profession and Postgraduate qualification with postgraduate study, or working towards, evidence of ongoing CPD in a specialist clinical area.
- Experience of working in a health care setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries
- To have an extensive understanding of medical terminology that enables interpretation of clinical information and informed discussions about causes/circumstances of death with bereaved families, clinicians, coroner and registration service staff.
Desirable
- Nursing Registration (Adults/General)
- Ward or Clinical Department Deputy Manager or Community Health Services Team Leader (or equivalent) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (or Allied Health Professional Equivalent)
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage at all levels including senior clinicians/coroners etc about sensitive issues.
- Highly evolved empathetic and self-awareness skills to deal with bereaved families who may have barriers to understanding information due to their grief or disability
- To have qualifications/skills in day-to-day operational/process management of a customer-facing service where users may have unpredictable and emotionally charged needs.
Desirable
- Practical experience of working with the bereaved or families at 'end of life'
- Experience of clinical 'advice and guidance' or 'triaging'
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Experience of planning a broad programme of activities and prioritising work to meet deadlines.
- Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads
- Experience of planning a broad programme of activities and prioritising work to meet deadlines. Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads. Ability to maintain a calm manner in a range of challenging and emotive circumstances
Desirable
- The ability to work in a highly pressurised, unpredictable environment where bereavement care is central to the service delivery.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate to use multiple IT software (To include Microsoft Word, Excel), for producing reports and statistical information for the National Medical Examiner's office and Public Health surveillance.
- Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death
- Knowledge of the Coroner & Justice Act 2009 reference to the medical examiner system.
Desirable
- Involvement in multi disciplinary / multi agency working
- Experience of working with a Medical Examiner Office
Person Specification
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to review and interpret clinical records (to include diagnostic tests, medication charts and clinical assessments/observations) and judge which information relevant to support cause of death discussion and medical examiner scrutiny
- Proven experience of analysing, investigating and interpreting complex data and producing reports
Desirable
- Experience of statistical analysis and report writing
- Proven experience of Project management skills
Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a health care profession and Postgraduate qualification with postgraduate study, or working towards, evidence of ongoing CPD in a specialist clinical area.
- Experience of working in a health care setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries
- To have an extensive understanding of medical terminology that enables interpretation of clinical information and informed discussions about causes/circumstances of death with bereaved families, clinicians, coroner and registration service staff.
Desirable
- Nursing Registration (Adults/General)
- Ward or Clinical Department Deputy Manager or Community Health Services Team Leader (or equivalent) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (or Allied Health Professional Equivalent)
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage at all levels including senior clinicians/coroners etc about sensitive issues.
- Highly evolved empathetic and self-awareness skills to deal with bereaved families who may have barriers to understanding information due to their grief or disability
- To have qualifications/skills in day-to-day operational/process management of a customer-facing service where users may have unpredictable and emotionally charged needs.
Desirable
- Practical experience of working with the bereaved or families at 'end of life'
- Experience of clinical 'advice and guidance' or 'triaging'
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Experience of planning a broad programme of activities and prioritising work to meet deadlines.
- Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads
- Experience of planning a broad programme of activities and prioritising work to meet deadlines. Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads. Ability to maintain a calm manner in a range of challenging and emotive circumstances
Desirable
- The ability to work in a highly pressurised, unpredictable environment where bereavement care is central to the service delivery.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Computer literate to use multiple IT software (To include Microsoft Word, Excel), for producing reports and statistical information for the National Medical Examiner's office and Public Health surveillance.
- Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death
- Knowledge of the Coroner & Justice Act 2009 reference to the medical examiner system.
Desirable
- Involvement in multi disciplinary / multi agency working
- Experience of working with a Medical Examiner Office
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).
