There is a fantastic opportunity for two senior clinicians to join our team; each clinician undertaking 1 PA per week. The two posts are based at York Hospital.
The post of Medical Examiner (ME) has been created by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in response to observations made in the Third Report of the Shipman Inquiry. The introduction of the medical examiner system will promote robust, transparent and independent scrutiny of death certification processes.
MEs are appropriately trained (typically senior) Doctors who will verify clinical information on Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCDs) and ensure that the right referrals are made to the coroner for further investigation. MEs will take a consistent approach to the formulation of MCCD content, which must be clinically accurate and reflect any discussions with the next of kin/informant.
Responsibilities include:
1. Ensuring compliance with the legal and procedural requirements associated with the current and proposed reformed processes of certification, investigation by coroners, and registration of deaths.
2. Scrutinising the certified causes of death offered by attending doctors in a way that is proportionate, consistent, and compliant with the proposed national protocol.
3. Discussing and explaining the cause of death with next of kin/informants in a transparent, tactful, and sympathetic manner, predominantly through telephone conversations.
4. Ensuring that all users of the ME system are treated with respect and are not discriminated against on the grounds of sex, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or disability.
5. Maintaining comprehensive records of all deaths scrutinised and undertaking analysis to provide information to the National Medical Examiner’s office.
6. Participating in relevant clinical governance activities relating to death certification including audits, mortality review processes, and investigations regarding formal complaints about patient care.
7. Supporting the training of junior Doctors in their understanding of death certification and promoting good practice in accurate completion of MCCDs.
8. Working with medical examiner officers (MEOs), delegating duties as appropriate.
9. Engaging with lead ME and lead MEO for the region.
10. Adopting a collaborative working relationship with other MEs by sharing experiences and expertise to support peer learning and set uniform standards of service delivery.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
3. A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
4. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
5. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
6. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
7. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
8. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
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