Medical Examiner Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Mehefin 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £37,338.00 i £44,962.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Darlington, DL3 6HX |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9439-2526-0305 |
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To work with medical examiners to support them in their responsibility for overseeing the death certification for all deceased patients within the Trust To assist in the referral of deceased patients to the coroner for further medical investigation To act as in intermediary to the medical examiners and the clinical teams to ensure all key messages are communicated in a timely and effective manner To take a lead role to improve the process of death certification and referrals to the Coroner To develop and maintain information for the Medical Examiner service and support structures, to support research and development Ensure that financial requirements of the medical examiners service are monitored and maintained by monitoring the service budget and financial initiatives. Analysis and assessment of progress against and compliance with the Quality Care Commission requirements for medical examiners service, providing advice and support to Associate Directors, Clinical Leads as required on adapting plans to achieve objectives and meet emerging priorities. Use computer software to develop and produce statistical reports using appropriate formulae on a regular basis Be responsible for completion of regular, at least monthly, complex audits to ensure compliance with local and national guidelines and requirements as directed by the Ministry of Justice and Department on Health and Social Care Facilitates multi-agency cohesion between Medical Examiner, Coroners Officers, Health Practitioners, the Local Authority and General Registration Officer To lead and provide training on the Medical Examiners system for Junior Doctor Inductions and any other agency that request i.e. Registration services, coroners office, and nursing staff. Develop, lead and implement training packages to meet department/corporate needs and to continually improve the knowledge and experience of stakeholders. Work to provide specialist support service which enables Medical Examiners to perform their role of scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death. Plan, co-ordinate and manage the rota for medical examiners Keep up to date with national guidance in relation to the medical examiners service and propose changes to policies and working practices which impact across the Trust. Ensure that Trust policies and guidelines in relation to the medical examiners service are adhered to and ensuring staff are updated as changes occur Maintain current records and progress reports on individual projects and initiatives. Support and facilitate the implementation of change in practice relating to the medical examiners service as directed by national organisations. Represent the Medical Examiners service at internal meetings where applicable The post holder will be a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals and coroner and registration services. They will need to be able to adapt their approach to suit a variety of situations and audiences which will require highly developed communication skills. To ensure any concerns raised by the relatives are escalated in line with Trust policy To analyse complex data and situations and identify any trends, interpret information and report on findings and escalate according to Trust policy Ensure trends relevant to risk and threats are managed and shared with relevant stakeholders and support in the re-alignment of operational plans to meet increased risk. To participate in meetings with relatives alongside the medical examiner and other members of the multidisciplinary team Plan, co-ordinate and participate in Lessons Learned events and ensure they are communicated and implemented across relevant departments and with appropriate stakeholders. The post holder will work with autonomy, planning and managing own workload and that of the Medical Examiner to effectively deliver a wide and complex range of duties sometime with competing demands and often of a sensitive and confidential nature. The post holder will be required to maintain an awareness of diverse needs of users of the medical examiner system to ensure equality to any particular group defined by sex, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability. The post holder will be required to develop the ability to work in a highly pressurized, unpredictable environment where bereavement is central to the service delivery. To maintain confidentiality in line with Trust policy To support the department and Trust by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this Band and type of work. Interviews will be held on Thursday 17th July 2025.