Responsibilities
* Work within the team of Medical Examiners and Medical Examiner Officers to deliver timely and appropriate scrutiny of deaths within the catchment area of the Medical Examiners' Office.
* Ensure compliance with the legal and procedural requirements associated with the reformed processes of certification, investigation by coroners, and registration of deaths.
* Scrutinise the certified causes of death offered by attending doctors in a way that is proportionate, consistent and compliant with national guidance.
* Discuss and explain the cause of death with next of kin or informants in a transparent, tactful and sympathetic manner, primarily through telephone conversations where needed.
* Identify deaths that could be reported as clinical incidents to the treating doctor or organisation to enable learning through clinical governance processes.
* Maintain comprehensive records of all scrutinised deaths on the Trust electronic ME software system.
* Analyse records to provide information to the National Medical Examiner's office and participate in relevant clinical governance activities relating to death certification, including audits and mortality review processes.
* Support the training of junior doctors in death certification and promote good practice in accurate completion of MCCDs.
* Collaborate with other Medical Examiners to share experiences and expertise, supporting peer learning and setting uniform standards of service delivery.
* Participate in clinical governance activities such as clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management and quality improvement as required by the Trust and external accrediting bodies.
Qualifications and Experience
* Medical practitioner registered and licensed to practise in the UK by the GMC.
* Successfully completed the mandatory components of the national online medical examiner curriculum and a face‑to‑face training session within the first three months in post.
* Clinical and professional experience at a senior level in either primary or secondary care (e.g., Consultant or senior General Practitioner).
* In‑depth knowledge of medical conditions, treatments, and medicines that may contribute to death, with the ability to exercise judgement and seek specialist advice when required.
* Detailed knowledge of legislation and processes related to certifications such as determining natural or unnatural death, reporting to the coroner, handling overseas deaths, and managing family requests for overseas body transport.
* Proficiency in IT, including use of email and commonly used software.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to adapt style to various situations and audiences.
* High levels of empathy, professionalism, discretion, and integrity, and the ability to avoid potential conflicts of interest as defined in national guidance.
Desirable Attributes
* Sound spoken and written English.
* Commitment to maintain knowledge and keep skills up to date.
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