Hub Medical Examiner Officer South Wales East
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
The closing date is 13 October 2024
Job summary
The HMEO will work closely with the Senior Medical Examiner Officer (SMEO) team and will assist in the day-to-day operations of the local Hub.
The HMEO will have oversight of, and be responsible for, the Medical Examiner Service 'dashboard' for that hub, and will facilitate the triage and effective throughput of cases referred to the Medical Examiner Service for Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The HMEO will be responsible for day-to-day line management of the MEO team including agile working rotas, weekend and bank holiday rotas, first line approval of annual leave requests and undertaking return to work interviews for short term sickness within the team. The HMEO will also be the contact link for knew MEOs and OSOs into the team, and they will work with the Lead Medical Examiner Officer (LMEO) to ensure appropriate and complete induction into the team. The HMEO will also be responsible for the three and six monthly performance reviews for new staff as well as yearly performance feedback for existing qualified MEOs.
The HMEO will also act as a source of knowledge and expertise for local Medical Examiner Officers and be able to provide them with day-to-day support and guidance on both the clinical and practical aspects of the MEO role.
The HMEO will also work closely with the Business Support Manager (BSM) to ensure that health and safety, risk assessments and facilities management requirements are met within the Hub.
The successful applicant must have excellent communication skills, experience of leading a team, and a comprehensive understanding of the Medical Examiner Service in Wales including processes and flexibility in workflow.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Date posted
27 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,922 to £43,257 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
043-AC199-0924
Job locations
Medical Examiner Office NHS Wales Imperial Park Building No. 5
Celtic Way
Newport
NP10 8BE
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Medical Examiner Office NHS Wales Imperial Park Building No. 5
Celtic Way
Newport
NP10 8BE
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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