North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a motivated individual to join the medical examiner role to join the team at the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation (NCIC) Trust. Our responsive and forward-thinking department is looking to become a member of a team medical examiners based across both sites.
This new post will be based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle or West Cumberland Hospital (WCH). The successful candidates will be expected to work across the two hospital sites (CIC and WCH) to provide clinical advice.
Main duties of the job
As a SAS or Consultant you will be required to participate in Appraisal and Job Plan Reviews on an annual basis and the revalidation process in line with your professional registration.
The successful candidate will be expected to work across the two hospital sites (Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven).
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond.We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for further information about the vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Performance
* Medical practitioner registered and licensed to practise in the UK by the GMC.
* Candidates must have successfully completed the mandatory e-learning modules by the time they start the role. Candidates must attend a face-to-face training session within the first three months in post.
* MEs should have up-to-date knowledge of causes of death and an understanding of the legal frameworks associated with death certification processes.
* IT skills including use of email and commonly used software
* Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity
Safety and Knowledge - Clinical Governance
* Knowledge of local and national clinical governance systems and an understanding of how the ME can work collaboratively to improve patient safety by identifying sub-optimal clinical and organisational performance.
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.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
£105,504 to £139,882 a yearpart time, pro rata
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