Job summary
We are looking for an empathetic, professional and knowledgeable individual to join our Medical Examiner office.
You will work collaboratively to drive improvements across our service including death certifications and referrals to Coroner's office.
You will provide advice to the bereaved and other users of the service; Health Care Professionals involved in the patient's care; HM Coroner's Office; Registrars; Bereavement office/advisors.
This is a vital role, where you have the ability to shape the future of the service and improve the experience we give the friends and families of those who have passed away.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Main duties of the job
1. To maintain clear and effective channels for communicating and co-operating with all departments, wards and relevant professionals.
2. To act as an intermediary between the bereaved and clinicians to establish and escalate any concerns relating to a patient's death.
3. To establish the circumstances of individual patient deaths.
About us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Date posted: 07 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-COR-BR-0439
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached job description for further information about this exciting opportunity. Some of the skills you will need are:
* Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and understanding.
* Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads.
* Be competent with IT software systems.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good Standard of general education to A-level or equivalent
Desirable
* Completed E-Learning for Health MEO Training - Core Modules
* Completion of the Royal College of Pathologists face to face MEO training
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a clinical or bereavement setting
* Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations - evidenced in work history or supporting information.
* Knowledge of clinical terminology or previous role/experience which uses clinical terminology skills - evidenced in work history or supporting information.
* Competence with IT software systems (experience with maintaining records)
Desirable
* Experience of working as a Medical Examiner Officer
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.
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Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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