Job summary There is a new opportunity available for Clinical Medical Examiner Officer. Please see below details of the criteria that is essential for the role. Essential : Educated to degree level in a health care profession; Preference will be given to candidates with Nursing or ACP qualifications; Experience : Ward or Clinical Department Deputy Manager or Community Health Services Team Leader (or equivalent) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (or Allied Health Professional Equivalent); Preference will be given to candidates with LLR/NHS multi agency experience; Essential : Very broad clinical knowledge and terminology; Strong IT Skills; Please note : There will be no direct client care; Please arrange a visit to the ME Office either at the Leicester Royal Infirmary or Glenfield Hospital to get a good understanding of what is involved in the role; Start the National Online ME Officer training before attending for interview, (if short listed): Interviews are scheduled for 10th February 2025. https://www.rcpath.org/profession/medical-examiners/medical-examiner-officers.html Previous applicants need not apply; Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit two experienced clinicians who can bring both their clinical expertise, communication and organisational skills to the role of Clinical Medical Examiner Officer. One post to be worked over 2 long days (19 hours) 8am - 6.30 pm and the second post to be worked over 3 long days (28.5 hours) 8am - 6.30pm with 2X 30 MINUTE BREAKS (unpaid). (The days of the week will be discussed at appointment) - other clinical commitments would be taken into consideration. There will be some weekend working based on a 1 in 4 rota - on a pro rata basis. The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Medical Examiner Service works across all health organisations within LLR including the acute trust which is a tertiary referral centre. Our case load is around 9,000 deaths per annum. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share Reference number 358-6791052-COR-A Job locations LRI Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Job description Job responsibilities As Clinical Medical Examiner Officer you will support Medical Examiners in their role in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death have daily responsibility for the ME Office effectiveness (on a rota basis with other Clinical MEO/Lead Clinical MEO). be a point of contact and provide clinical advice on the Medical Examiners system for healthcare professionals including junior doctors, nursing teams, Hospice, GPs, Coroners Officers and Registration Services. deputise for the Senior Clinical Medical Examiner Officer when required participate in the Out of Hours Medical Examiner process (weekends and bank holidays); Key relationships include: Senior Clinical Medical Examiner Officer Clinical/Medical Examiner Officers and Medical Examiners Bereavement Services and Mortuary Team Bereavement Support Nurses Coroners Officers and Registrars Specialty Heads of Services, Matrons and M&M Leads General Practitioners; Practice Managers and Practice Admin Teams Hospice Medical and Nursing Staff and Bereavement Team Learning from Deaths Teams; Adult Specialty, Child, Perinatal, Learning Disability, Mental Health Mortality Leads Job description Job responsibilities As Clinical Medical Examiner Officer you will support Medical Examiners in their role in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death have daily responsibility for the ME Office effectiveness (on a rota basis with other Clinical MEO/Lead Clinical MEO). be a point of contact and provide clinical advice on the Medical Examiners system for healthcare professionals including junior doctors, nursing teams, Hospice, GPs, Coroners Officers and Registration Services. deputise for the Senior Clinical Medical Examiner Officer when required participate in the Out of Hours Medical Examiner process (weekends and bank holidays); Key relationships include: Senior Clinical Medical Examiner Officer Clinical/Medical Examiner Officers and Medical Examiners Bereavement Services and Mortuary Team Bereavement Support Nurses Coroners Officers and Registrars Specialty Heads of Services, Matrons and M&M Leads General Practitioners; Practice Managers and Practice Admin Teams Hospice Medical and Nursing Staff and Bereavement Team Learning from Deaths Teams; Adult Specialty, Child, Perinatal, Learning Disability, Mental Health Mortality Leads Person Specification Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Ability to review and interpret clinical records (to include diagnostic tests, medication charts and clinical assessments/observations) and judge which information relevant to support cause of death discussion and medical examiner scrutiny Proven experience of analysing, investigating and interpreting complex data and producing reports Desirable Experience of statistical analysis and report writing Proven experience of Project management skills Experience Essential Educated to degree level in a health care profession and Postgraduate qualification with postgraduate study, or working towards, evidence of ongoing CPD in a specialist clinical area. Experience of working in a health care setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries To have an extensive understanding of medical terminology that enables interpretation of clinical information and informed discussions about causes/circumstances of death with bereaved families, clinicians, coroner and registration service staff. Desirable Nursing Registration (Adults/General) Ward or Clinical Department Deputy Manager or Community Health Services Team Leader (or equivalent) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (or Allied Health Professional Equivalent) Communication and relationship skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage at all levels including senior clinicians/coroners etc about sensitive issues. Highly evolved empathetic and self-awareness skills to deal with bereaved families who may have barriers to understanding information due to their grief or disability To have qualifications/skills in day-to-day operational/process management of a customer-facing service where users may have unpredictable and emotionally charged needs. Desirable Practical experience of working with the bereaved or families at 'end of life' Experience of clinical 'advice and guidance' or 'triaging' Planning and Organisation Essential Experience of planning a broad programme of activities and prioritising work to meet deadlines. Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads Experience of planning a broad programme of activities and prioritising work to meet deadlines. Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads. Ability to maintain a calm manner in a range of challenging and emotive circumstances Desirable The ability to work in a highly pressurised, unpredictable environment where bereavement care is central to the service delivery. Skills & Knowledge Essential Computer literate to use multiple IT software (To include Microsoft Word, Excel), for producing reports and statistical information for the National Medical Examiner's office and Public Health surveillance. Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death Knowledge of the Coroner & Justice Act 2009 reference to the medical examiner system. Desirable Involvement in multi disciplinary / multi agency working Experience of working with a Medical Examiner Office Person Specification Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Ability to review and interpret clinical records (to include diagnostic tests, medication charts and clinical assessments/observations) and judge which information relevant to support cause of death discussion and medical examiner scrutiny Proven experience of analysing, investigating and interpreting complex data and producing reports Desirable Experience of statistical analysis and report writing Proven experience of Project management skills Experience Essential Educated to degree level in a health care profession and Postgraduate qualification with postgraduate study, or working towards, evidence of ongoing CPD in a specialist clinical area. Experience of working in a health care setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries To have an extensive understanding of medical terminology that enables interpretation of clinical information and informed discussions about causes/circumstances of death with bereaved families, clinicians, coroner and registration service staff. Desirable Nursing Registration (Adults/General) Ward or Clinical Department Deputy Manager or Community Health Services Team Leader (or equivalent) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (or Allied Health Professional Equivalent) Communication and relationship skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage at all levels including senior clinicians/coroners etc about sensitive issues. Highly evolved empathetic and self-awareness skills to deal with bereaved families who may have barriers to understanding information due to their grief or disability To have qualifications/skills in day-to-day operational/process management of a customer-facing service where users may have unpredictable and emotionally charged needs. Desirable Practical experience of working with the bereaved or families at 'end of life' Experience of clinical 'advice and guidance' or 'triaging' Planning and Organisation Essential Experience of planning a broad programme of activities and prioritising work to meet deadlines. Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads Experience of planning a broad programme of activities and prioritising work to meet deadlines. Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads. Ability to maintain a calm manner in a range of challenging and emotive circumstances Desirable The ability to work in a highly pressurised, unpredictable environment where bereavement care is central to the service delivery. Skills & Knowledge Essential Computer literate to use multiple IT software (To include Microsoft Word, Excel), for producing reports and statistical information for the National Medical Examiner's office and Public Health surveillance. Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death Knowledge of the Coroner & Justice Act 2009 reference to the medical examiner system. Desirable Involvement in multi disciplinary / multi agency working Experience of working with a Medical Examiner Office 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address LRI Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)