Job responsibilities You will be expected to comply with national protocols to ensure that in each case the cause of death is scrutinised in a way that is robust, proportionate and consistent. You must have up to date knowledge of medical conditions, treatments and medicines which may or may not have contributed to death, and be able to exercise judgement in where to seek specialist advice in order to determine the appropriate level of scrutiny required. Comply with local protocols to ensure that every death is reviewed as necessary in a way that is robust, proportionate and consistent. Exercise judgement in where to seek specialist advice in order to determine the appropriate level of scrutiny required Support the training of junior doctors in completion of MCCDs and provide feedback on accuracy of certification locally. Support those doctors who call for medical advice on suspected natural causes of death when writing the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) if the patients consultant is not available to give help. Scrutinise the causes of deaths where an MCCD is to be or has been completed. Complete the second part of the Cremation Form, where applicable, including speaking to relevant members of the clinical team and relatives and conducting an external examination of the body You must be able to distinguish between natural and unnatural causes of death and to decide where a death must be reported to, and investigated by, a coroner. Be familiar with the role and function of the Coroner and able to present complex medical information in such a way as to assist the Coroner in deciding whether to investigate a death about which they have been notified. Additionally, you must have detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation and processes which apply to: Coroners and death certification; Deaths abroad where bodies are returned to England and Wales for disposal; Deaths where relatives wish to transport the body abroad for disposal; Certifying and registering deaths and the regulations to authorise cremation or burials of stillbirths Medical Examiners will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive records in an appropriate format and use an IT solution as required to document. Attend relevant local, and national activities in order to maintain up to date knowledge of the Medical Examiner role and to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements associated with the current processes of certification, investigation (by coroners) and registration. Have completed the on line national training programme for Medical Examiners designed by the Royal College of Pathologists and available on the Health Education England website