Medical Examiner Officer: Family Liaison & Records Review

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Examiner Officer in Shrewsbury. The role involves assisting Medical Examiners in reviewing deceased patients' medical records and providing support to bereaved families. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to show empathy, and cope under pressure. The work demands attention to sensitive details and integrity, providing a supportive environment within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to show empathy and deal sensitively with bereaved families.
• Capacity to cope under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Establish circumstances of patient deaths by reviewing medical records.
• Assist in highlighting cases for assessment by relevant teams.
• Discuss content of medical certificate with bereaved relatives.
• Ensure concerns raised by relatives are dealt with timely.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Examiner Officer in Shrewsbury. The role involves assisting Medical Examiners in reviewing deceased patients' medical records and providing support to bereaved families. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to show empathy, and cope under pressure. The work demands attention to sensitive details and integrity, providing a supportive environment within a dedicated team.