Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Medical Examiner (LLR ME)
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9358-25-0463 |
Summary
Ensure that in each case the cause of death is scrutinised in a way that is robust, proportionate and consistent, ensuring compliance with the relevant legal and procedural requirements, local and national protocols; Be able to distinguish between natural and unnatural causes of death and to decide where a death must be reported to a coroner. Additionally, the post holder must have detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation and processes which apply to: Coroners and death certification; deaths abroad where bodies are returned to England and Wales for disposal; deaths where relatives wish to transport the body abroad for disposal; certifying and registering deaths; and the regulations to authorise cremation or stillbirths abroad; In relevant cases the ME will agree with the Attending Practitioner (AP) the most appropriate way to complete the medical certificate of the cause of death (MCCD). Speak to the bereaved to explain / respond to questions about the cause of death and also to provide an opportunity for the bereaved to ask questions or raise any concerns about care provided to the deceased. The ME will also undertake proportionate scrutiny of the deceaseds clinical records in order to identify those deaths which would benefit from further review by the relevant mortality review process (or other appropriate agency) to take forward associated learning and quality improvement actions. Before applying for this post you should:- Arrange a visit to the ME Office either at the LRI or Glenfield to get a good understanding of what is involved in the role Clarify that this role will be acceptable as part of your Job Plan with your Head of Service/GP Lead; Be aware that Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th July Start the National Online ME training before attending for interview, (if short listed): This is a very rewarding form of medical work.Information about the role and the training required is available athttps://www.rcpath.org/profession/medical-examiners.html. For more information or to arrange a visit to the ME Office contact Rebecca Broughton on 07971 745188 or rebecca.broughton@uhl-tr.nhs.uk