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Medical Examiner Officer

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Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Winchester

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree or equivalent experience in clinical, bereavement, or coroner services, strong medical terminology knowledge, administrative skills, and excellent communication abilities.
  • You will review health records, assist in death certification, communicate with bereaved families, and support the Medical Examiner in ensuring accurate documentation and addressing concerns.

Requirements

  • This role is part of the national implementation of the ME service in England and Wales and we invite applications from anyone with degree level education or equivalent experience, either with a professional clinical background or relevant experience in the bereavement or coroner service.
  • The MEO will review patient records to gather information for the Medical Examiner, so a good working knowledge of medical terminology and clinical understanding are necessary of both the Electronic Record and the existing paper-based processes.
  • The post holder will provide administrative skills to support Medical Examiners in scrutinizing deaths ensuring necessary paperwork is accurate and complete.
  • This requires excellent communication skills. They will additionally be a point of contact and source of advice for healthcare professionals from elsewhere in the organisation and, where appropriate, Coroners' and Registration services.

Responsibilities

  • Provide greater safeguards for the public by ensuring independent scrutiny of all deaths not referred directly to the coroner
  • Improve the quality of death certification, providing advice based on a review of relevant health records
  • Avoid unnecessary distress for the bereaved by answering questions about the care given or certified cause of death
  • Working under delegation from the Medical Examiner (ME) or Lead MEO; the MEO will support the end process of death certification within the Medical Examiner Service. This will require a combination of skills and knowledge, compassion, sensitivity, and a commitment to engage with bereaved families.
  • The MEO will review patient records to gather information for the Medical Examiner, so a good working knowledge of medical terminology and clinical understanding are necessary of both the Electronic Record and the existing paper-based processes.
  • The post holder will provide administrative skills to support Medical Examiners in scrutinizing deaths ensuring necessary paperwork is accurate and complete.
  • The MEO will contact the next of kin to discuss the death, to enquire about any concerns they may have about care, and to explain the proposed wording of the Death Certificate. This requires excellent communication skills. They will additionally be a point of contact and source of advice for healthcare professionals from elsewhere in the organisation and, where appropriate, Coroners' and Registration services.

FAQs

What is the primary location for the Medical Examiner Officer position?

The primary location for the Medical Examiner Officer position is at the Basingstoke site, with a requirement for cross-site working at Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.

What are the office hours for the Medical Examiner Service?

The office hours for the Medical Examiner Service are Monday to Friday, between 0730 and 1530.

What qualifications are required for the Medical Examiner Officer role?

A degree level education or equivalent experience is required, along with either a professional clinical background or relevant experience in the bereavement or coroner service.

What are the main responsibilities of the Medical Examiner Officer?

The main responsibilities include providing independent scrutiny of deaths not referred directly to the coroner, improving the quality of death certification, answering questions for bereaved families, supporting Medical Examiners in scrutinizing deaths, reviewing patient records, providing administrative support, and communicating with next of kin.

How will the Medical Examiner Officer interact with bereaved families?

The Medical Examiner Officer will contact the next of kin to discuss the death, inquire about any concerns, and explain the proposed wording of the Death Certificate, all of which require excellent communication skills.

Is prior experience in a medical or clinical setting necessary for this role?

While a professional clinical background is preferred, relevant experience in bereavement or coroner services is also acceptable.

Who does the Medical Examiner Officer report to?

The Medical Examiner Officer reports to the Lead Medical Examiner Officer.

What kind of skills are important for the Medical Examiner Officer position?

Important skills include medical terminology knowledge, clinical understanding, excellent communication abilities, compassion, and sensitivity when engaging with bereaved families.

Can I contact someone for more information about the job?

Yes, you can contact Lisa Birkett, the Lead Medical Examiner Officer, at lisa.birkett@hhft.nhs.uk or by phone at 07500806108 for further details or informal visits.

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2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services including hospital care, outpatient clinics, and community health services. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and improve patient outcomes. They focus on enhancing the health and wellbeing of the local community by offering effective and accessible healthcare solutions, striving to ensure a positive experience for every patient.