Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Medical Examiner Officer

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Job summary

Medical Examiner service. We are recruiting a Medical Examiner Officer to join the Trust as part of the national implementation of the statutory Medical Examiner system in England and Wales. The aim of this service is to be able to scrutinise all deaths within Buckinghamshire not referred to the Coroner. The purpose of this role is to act, with other MEO colleagues, as the Medical Examiners' day to day operational lead for ensuring that the ME service runs smoothly and effectively.

** This role is for 15 hours per week working on Thursdays & Fridays **

**Please Note: This is an administrative NOT medical role.**

Main duties of the job

You will work with the senior MEO and will support all MEs assisting in a broad range of issues including being proactive in contacting relatives on behalf of the Medical Examiner and working with healthcare professionals, coroner and registration services to ensure that the work of the Medical Examiner's office is completed in a timely, efficient and sensitive manner. You will assist in managing the Medical Examiner's office ensuring internal and external qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators are managed and achieved.

About us

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

31 May 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

Part-time

Reference number

434-CR6270361

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

2.EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Educated to Batchelor's degree level or equivalent working knowledge in related field.
Willingness to undertake the RCPath MEO training
A commitment to continuing education and development in line with the changing environment and requirements of the service
Membership of RCPath MEO

3.EXPERIENCE

Essential

Computer skills. Ability to use word processor spread sheet programme and web browser

Desirable

Experience of working in health care setting with multidisciplinary teams
Good understanding of the NHS agenda, Primary Care Networks and organisational awareness.
General Knowledge of medical terminology

5.SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel to other sites.
Flexibility to be part of an out of hours rota (short hours weekends & BH)

Desirable

Full Driving Licence and regular access to a car

4.SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Understanding mortality review processes and the principals of clinical governance aspects of death Registration. Patient Safety and experience.
Good personal and interpersonal skills. Self awareness. Ability to judge conflicting demands by planning efficiently and prioritising. Ability to take initiative as appropriate.
Highly developed communication skills and strong interpersonal skills in demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism.
Ability to work effectively as part of a teams and organise fluctuating workload around competing priorities.
Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to deputise for senior MEO.
Approachable and supportive to all levels of staff and bereaved families in a non-Judgemental and discreet manner.
Ability to travel to other sites.

Desirable

Full Driving Licence and regular access to a car

Person Specification

2.EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Educated to Batchelor's degree level or equivalent working knowledge in related field.
Willingness to undertake the RCPath MEO training
A commitment to continuing education and development in line with the changing environment and requirements of the service
Membership of RCPath MEO

3.EXPERIENCE

Essential

Computer skills. Ability to use word processor spread sheet programme and web browser

Desirable

Experience of working in health care setting with multidisciplinary teams
Good understanding of the NHS agenda, Primary Care Networks and organisational awareness.
General Knowledge of medical terminology

5.SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel to other sites.
Flexibility to be part of an out of hours rota (short hours weekends & BH)

Desirable

Full Driving Licence and regular access to a car

4.SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Understanding mortality review processes and the principals of clinical governance aspects of death Registration. Patient Safety and experience.
Good personal and interpersonal skills. Self awareness. Ability to judge conflicting demands by planning efficiently and prioritising. Ability to take initiative as appropriate.
Highly developed communication skills and strong interpersonal skills in demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism.
Ability to work effectively as part of a teams and organise fluctuating workload around competing priorities.
Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to deputise for senior MEO.
Approachable and supportive to all levels of staff and bereaved families in a non-Judgemental and discreet manner.
Ability to travel to other sites.

Desirable

Full Driving Licence and regular access to a car

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)