Medical Examiner
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9188-26-0182 |
Summary
Perform proportionate scrutiny of the deceaseds case by reviewing the case notes, interrogating historical patient notes and where appropriate speaking to the qualified attending practitioner (AP).Agree to the proposed cause of death and accuracy of the Medical Certificate for the Cause of Death (MCCD).Be prepared to sign the completed MCCD verifying the accuracy of the cause of death and be in a position to sign MCCD on behalf of colleague Medical Examiners.Establish whether the case warrants referral to HM Coroner for further action.Offer medical advice (but not act as an expert witness) to HM Coroner.Discuss cause of death with the deceased nominated contact in conjunction with the Medical Examiner Officers (MEO) when appropriate.Establish whether the case needs internal referral to patient safety or specialty morbidity and mortality meetings.Report any identified trends in where clinical care falls short of what would be normally expected. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 17th April 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 1st April 2026