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An opportunity has arisen to become part of the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) Medical Examiner Service, as a Medical Examiner Officer (MEO).
The ME Service has recently been established across England and Wales to improve the quality of death certification and provide an independent layer of scrutiny when somebody passes away. This system is designed to give bereaved families a voice and better understand the circumstances surrounding a death. As of the 9th September 2024 this service has become statutory meaning it will be mandatory for all deaths to be scrutinised by the Medical Examiner Service or investigated by HMC.
We recognise that MEOs are integral to the service and are fundamental in allowing Medical Examiners to conduct timely scrutiny of deaths that occur at our acute hospitals or in the community. This role is cross-site, meaning the successful candidate will work at both Queen's Hospital and King George Hospital on a rostered basis (a free staff shuttle bus can be used to transit between sites).
This is a small, collaborative team where every member feels valued and is encouraged to innovate and perform at their best. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about contributing to our growing service. Additionally, due to the nature of the role the successful candidate
Main duties of the job
This role is primarily focused in supporting Medical Examiners (ME) to complete a timely, independent scrutiny of deaths which occur in our remit. On a day-to-day basis this usually involves:
• Entering patient data into our IT systems
• Conducting a 'pre-scrutiny' to ensure all relevant information has been provided and summarise key clinical or circumstantial information regarding the patient
• Contacting relatives on behalf of the medical examiner of deceased patients before the death certificate is issued to establish if they have any concerns or questions about the death
• Escalating concerns/issues to the relevant service or person
• Submitting the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) to the Registration services upon completion
• Liaising with other stakeholders e.g. bereavement staff, doctors, the coroners office etc
As we operate in a culturally diverse population, we have established a seven-day service to enable respectful compliance with tight timescales in accordance with the funeral wishes/practices of various faith groups. This means the successful candidate will be expected to participate in rostered weekend work, in addition to standard Monday-Friday work.
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. We’re no longer in special measures; we’ve opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal in 2024.
We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.
Our patients are benefitting from our Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.
These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Paul Awosika, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5989. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
* Educated to Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent working knowledge in related field.
* A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities.
* Completed e-learning MEO core training modules prior to starting in the post.
Skills/ Abilities
* Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism with all stakeholders.
* Competent in the use of IT software systems (e.g. MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and handling sensitive personal identifiable data
Experience/ Knowledge
* •Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations.
* Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death.
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries.
Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.
We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you canprovide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.
All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail, please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder.
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.
Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.
In line with UKVI guidelines and due to current financial constraints, BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.
We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.
Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application.
If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes (“vaping”) may be used outside hospital buildings.
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.
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