Medical Examiner
| Posting date: | 30 April 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: | 06 June 2026 |
| Location: | Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9470-26-0174 |
Summary
Proportionate scrutiny of the case records (paper and electronic) of patients who have died on the Isle of Wight. Ensure consistent and appropriate referral by the qualified attending practitioner to the Coroners Services where indicated. You must be able to distinguish between natural and unnatural causes of death and be familiar with National and local Guidance on when to advise that deaths be reported to the Coroner. Supporting doctors to complete the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD); providing scrutiny and opportunity to discuss the circumstances leading to death. The ME will be expected to comply with national protocols and guidance to ensure that in each case the cause of death is scrutinised in a way that is robust, proportionate and consistent. Comply with local protocols to ensure that each death is assessed and screened in a way that is robust, proportionate and consistent. Contacting the deceaseds next of kin to explain the cause of death in a transparent, tactful and sympathetic manner, which respects different faith, cultural, ethnic and diversity considerations. The ME must be able to communicate with the bereaved of all faiths and communities in a sensitive and understanding manner. Asking the next of kin if they have any questions around the death certificate, the quality of care provided or any other matters relating to the patients death. Maintaining comprehensive records of all deaths screened and provide input to analysis of mortality data. Liaising with other local MEs to arrange cover for holidays and other periods of absence and Liaising with the other local MEs to ensure that there is no potential conflict of interest between the medical examiner and the death being scrutinised. Support Trust training of junior doctors in completion of MCCDs. Attend Coroners Court as required. The ME must have detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation and processes which apply to the role; examples include: 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 burials of stillbirths abroad . Take responsibility for their own continuing professional development and to take part in continuing medical education activities, in accordance with any relevant standards for maintaining GMC licence to practice and membership of any relevant professional body. Be committed to the concept of lifelong learning and include the Medical Examiner role in the appraisal discussion. Attend relevant local, and national activities in order to maintain up to date knowledge and to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements associated with the current processes of certification, investigation (by coroners) and registration. Participate in any relevant governance activities relating to in-hospital deaths and confirmation of cause of death. This will include participating in audits and investigations where appropriate and responding to complaints within the Trusts expected timescale.