Lead Medical Examiner/Medical Examiner
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, N19 5NF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9220-26-0195 |
Summary
Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting a team of 7 Medical Examiners and 2 Medical Examiner Officers. Scrutinising causes of death and discussing them with next of kin sensitively and transparently. Maintaining comprehensive records and reporting to the National Medical Examiners Office. Participating in clinical governance, audits, mortality reviews, and investigations relating to patient care. Supporting training and education for junior doctors, nurses, and undergraduate/postgraduate students. Collaborating with faith groups, NHS partner organisations, and UCLH to improve service quality, efficiency, and user experience. Promoting best practice, equality, and compliance across the ME service. The role involves 0.5 PA/week for the Lead ME and 0.5 PA/week for Medical Examiner duties (1 session/week), with flexibility for meetings and cross-site work as required.