Senior Medical Examiner Lead – Wales

NWSSP Legal & Risk Services; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership seeks a Lead Medical Examiner for Wales to provide professional leadership and oversight of the statutory Medical Examiner system across Wales. The role ensures alignment with national requirements and national guidance, offering independent accountability for Medical Examiners when needed.

The postholder reports to the Medical Director and contributes to All Wales mortality governance, with Welsh language skills desirable.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree required and eligible for UK professional registration.
• Prior experience as medical examiner.
• Understanding of leadership in an NHS role.
• Welsh language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and service development for the Medical Examiner system in Wales.
• Deliver governance, quality and patient safety across Wales.
• Support and lead Medical Examiners with professional accountability externally when employed clinically.
• Oversee performance, reporting, and escalation of national issues; liaise with Medical Director.
• Engage with stakeholders and drive partnerships across All Wales mortality governance.

Skills

Leadership

Medical examiner experience

NHS leadership understanding

Education

Medical Degree

Higher qualification

Job description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership seeks a Lead Medical Examiner for Wales to provide professional leadership and oversight of the statutory Medical Examiner system across Wales. The role ensures alignment with national requirements and national guidance, offering independent accountability for Medical Examiners when needed.

The postholder reports to the Medical Director and contributes to All Wales mortality governance, with Welsh language skills desirable.