Medical Examiner Officer

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Blackburn seeks a Medical Examiner to support the death certification process, collaborate with various staff, and assist bereaved families. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to work independently. This role offers the chance to contribute to patient safety and the quality of care in the community.

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering high-quality care with compassion and respect.
• Evidence of personal and professional development.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of staff.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Medical Examiners to scrutinise all deaths.
• Review patient notes and identify necessary clinical information.
• Support bereaved families and enhance patient safety.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to work under own initiative

Job description

Overview

We have 2 opportunities within our MEO team; one full time (37.5 hours) and one part time (25.5 hours). Please ensure your application indicates which post you are applying for.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Medical Examiners to scrutinise all deaths at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Review patient notes with an excellent knowledge of medical terminology and identify necessary clinical and circumstantial information.
• Collaborate with a wide range of staff and, when needed, work under your own initiative to prioritise your workload.
• Support bereaved families and improve patient safety in a responsive and fluid service adapted to the needs of our hospitals, communities and workforce.
• Assist the Medical Examiners in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death for our patients.
• Establish the circumstances of individual patient deaths by performing a preliminary review of medical records and sourcing additional details for scrutiny by the medical examiner.
• Highlight cases for assessment by the Mortality Faculty, Structured Judgement Reviews (SJR), Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP), Clinical Governance teams and the Learning Disability Review Teams (LeDeR).
• Assist in referral of patients to the coroner for further investigation on approval by the medical examiner.

What we offer and our context

The Medical Examiner Service oversees and supports many aspects of the death certification process, providing an independent layer of scrutiny, improving the quality of certification and explaining the cause of death to the bereaved.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Requirements

To succeed, you’ll need to be committed to delivering high quality care, with compassion and respect, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development. You’ll also be part of a dedicated team that supports each other and operates with consideration and dignity at all times.

How to apply / Contacts

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanne Gaskell, End of Life and Bereavement Clinical Lead Nurse, Email: [e-mail]

Amanda Southworth, Email: [e-mail]