WHAT YOULL DO: 1. Medical examiners perform a scrutiny of the notes of all deceased patients, they discuss the proposed cause of death with the attending team, and they explain the cause of death to the bereaved families and ascertain if there are any family concerns. Medical Examiners can also help to identify whether a case requires referral to the Coroner's Office. 2. Medical examiners will be based within and employed by the Trust but will have an external reporting line via the regional ME. They will promote robust, transparent and independent scrutiny of the death certification process and ensure that the correct referrals are made to the Coroner. They will work closely with the Coroners and Registrars of Deaths. 3. Contribute to the improvement of the medical examiner service WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Registered with a licence to practice in the UK by the GMC. As a pre-condition of practicing, an ME must have successfully completed the mandatory components of the national online medical examiner curriculum. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, which includes non-clinical Medical Examiner Officers. We welcome applications from GP, community-based doctors and consultants Must successfully complete the mandatory e-learning modules by the time they start the role. Must attend a face-to face training session within the first six months in post. Access the relevant Medical Examiner page for more information: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Interviews will be held on TBC Job Reference: MT1298 - This vacancy closes on or before: 20th November 2024 Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.