Job summary The Cornwall Medical Examiner Service is hosted by RCHT and the office is located at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Since the 9th September 2024, along with other death certification reforms, the role of the Medical Examiner Office has become statutory. TheMedical Examiners review all deaths in Cornwall that do not automatically require a Coroner referral. The Medical Examiners are supported by Medical Examiner Officers and this exciting new role, gives the opportunity to support the whole Medical Examiner office team in the process relating to the scrutiny of all acute hospital and community deaths. This role is initially on a fixed term contract until April 2025. It is a bustling and busy office environment and we are looking for someone who has a keen eye for detail and accuracy, who is a good communicator and is able to cope with the distractions and interruptions that this busy office brings. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide administrative support to the Medical Examiner team to assist in ensuring that Medical Certificates of Cause of Death are issued in line with, departmental, regional and national policy. To support the Medical Examiner Officers and Medical Examiners with the administrative duties that come with reviewing a death. By preparing and processing Medical Examiner documentation, scanning medical certificates to the registrar and necessary documents to and from the Coroner's Service. To support the bereaved by taking their phone enquiries and informing them of the Medical Examiner service and what support they will be receiving from the team. To liaise with medical staff at all levels to ensure completion of the medical certificate of cause of death in a timely manner. To input and maintain comprehensive data on all the deaths reviewed by the service using the electronic systems currently used by the Cornwall ME Office To provide administrative support to the Medical Examiner Officers with the running of the office environment. To liaise with external providers (GP practices, community hospitals, Hospice, Coroner Service) to ensure accurate MCCDs and fully completed referrals are sent to the service so that prompt medical examiner review can go ahead and completion of the MCCD. Where there is an issue with the MCCD or ME referral, to raise this with the appropriate stakeholder and chase up any amendments required. About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-6839151 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification NHS Admin experience Essential Able to evidence NHS admin experience Knowledge of NHS IT systems Experience of working with the General Public Desirable Knowledge of IT systems and applications previous experience working with the bereaved knowledge of the greiving process Ability to work under pressure Essential Evidence of previous administrative role Ability to cope with a pressured working environment Desirable Full working knowledge of NHS IT systems Demonstrate knowledge of the services that support the bereaved. eg Coroners Office, Registration Service Person Specification NHS Admin experience Essential Able to evidence NHS admin experience Knowledge of NHS IT systems Experience of working with the General Public Desirable Knowledge of IT systems and applications previous experience working with the bereaved knowledge of the greiving process Ability to work under pressure Essential Evidence of previous administrative role Ability to cope with a pressured working environment Desirable Full working knowledge of NHS IT systems Demonstrate knowledge of the services that support the bereaved. eg Coroners Office, Registration Service Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)