Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with nursing, clinical or allied healthcare experience to join the team of Medical Examiner Officers. Across Wales, the existing Medical Examiner Officer team includes MEO's from a variety of backgrounds including nursing, biomedical scientists, ODPs, clinical audit, paramedics and dietetics. Other suitable backgrounds will be considered but experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
Main duties of the job
Medical Examiners will carry out independent scrutiny of deaths in order to establish the correct cause of death, and identify cases where further investigation into the circumstances of that death is necessary. The role of the Medical Examiner Officer is to support Medical Examiners in their role in scrutinizing the circumstances and causes of death. This support will include:
- Review and analyze information relating to the circumstances of death and care provided as documented in the medical and clinical records.
- Discuss cases and assist in drawing up causes of death with the medical practitioners and Medical Examiners present.
- Discussing with the bereaved and explaining the causes of death and identifying and gathering information relating to concerns.
- Passing on the opinion and advice of the Medical Examiners to medical professionals, Coroner's offices, registration services and the bereaved.
- Be a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals and the Coroner and Registration Services regarding the role of the Medical Examiner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level/equivalent working knowledge
- Completed e-Learning for Health MEO training - core modules
- A commitment to the concept of lifelong learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
- Experience of working as a Medical Examiner's Officer or in a role which involves working in a clinical or bereavement setting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
- Experience working in a healthcare or related setting with multi-disciplinary teams and of working across organisational boundaries
- Experience of working with bereaved families or within a bereavement or death certification setting
- Knowledge of Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (where it relates to Death Certification)
- Detailed knowledge of clinical terminology
Desirable
- Knowledge of the special requirements of the various faith groups with an awareness of equality and diversity issues surrounding death certification & arrangements
- Working knowledge or experience of the Medical Examiner system
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 etc. about sensitive issues
- Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads
- Ability to work effectively and credibly with multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrable ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level/equivalent working knowledge
- Completed e-Learning for Health MEO training - core modules
- A commitment to the concept of lifelong learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
- Experience of working as a Medical Examiner's Officer or in a role which involves working in a clinical or bereavement setting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
- Experience working in a healthcare or related setting with multi-disciplinary teams and of working across organisational boundaries
- Experience of working with bereaved families or within a bereavement or death certification setting
- Knowledge of Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (where it relates to Death Certification)
- Detailed knowledge of clinical terminology
Desirable
- Knowledge of the special requirements of the various faith groups with an awareness of equality and diversity issues surrounding death certification & arrangements
- Working knowledge or experience of the Medical Examiner system
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 etc. about sensitive issues
- Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads
- Ability to work effectively and credibly with multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrable ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Room 121 Building 24 (North Entrance) Stradey Park Business Centre
Mwrwg Road Llangennech
Llanelli
SA14 8YP
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
