Medical Examiner Officer
| Posting date: | 30 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2024 |
| Location: | Brighton and Haywards Heath, BN2 5BE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9279-24-2128 |
Summary
Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team within own department and relevant departments and both internal and external to the Trust. To discuss content of medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD) with relatives of deceased and in all cases, collect additional information. This may include the need to communicate sensitive information and offer explanations Communicate via all mediums with families, carers, clinical teams, in relation to medical examiner scrutiny and the outcomes of any discussions To assist relatives in identifying appropriate information and additional/further advice and support e.g. Patient Advice Liaison Service, Bereavement Office information and external agencies To ensure any concerns raised by the relatives are escalated as appropriate to the Medical Examiner or Coroners Office in a timely manner Address inappropriate behaviour in others in a professional manner. To participate in meetings with relatives alongside the Medical Examiner and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Service Delivery and Improvement To carry out the initial screening of medical notes of deceased patients to identify cases that clearly require referral to the Coroner To support medical staff in formulation cause of deathSupport colleagues to develop confidence in communication skills around death certification and the Medical Examiner Office. To work with the Medical Examiner to ensure proper and proportionate scrutiny of medical notes To act autonomously in identifying and reporting cases to HM Coroner when medical staff/Medical Examiner are not available. To manage own workload ensuring project timescales are adhered to. To establish clear and effective channels for communicating and co operating with all departments, wards and relevant professionals. To maintain an accurate and effective record keeping system in line with Information Governance Policies and National Medical ExaminerDevelop protocols, guidelines and policy for the efficient running of the Medical Examiner office in scrutinising acute and non-acute deaths. Responsible for the procurement of physical assets & supplies. Responsible for the delivery of cost effective care in relation to equipment and resources used in the course of work.Responsibility to consider implications of service development. Ensure resources are used efficiently and cost effectively, implementing new initiatives where possible to improve patient experience. Responsible for ensuring the effective use and maintenance of stock and equipment in line with the workload requirements.