Medical Examiner
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 October 2025 |
| Location: | Gorleston, NR31 6LA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9177-25-0372 |
Summary
Key responsibilities: Ensure consistent and high-quality scrutiny of deaths in line with national guidance. Provide expert advice on cause of death and certification processes. Liaise with bereaved families to explain the cause of death and address concerns. Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development of Medical Examiners. Collaborate with the Coroners Office, Bereavement Services, and clinical governance teams. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and NHS England standards. Report to the Regional Medical Examiner and contribute to mortality surveillance. Further information is provided within the job description.