If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you:
Our
“Benefits”
video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:
Watch here
The
“Top Tips – Be Yourself”
video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP.
Watch here
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with nursing, clinical or allied healthcare experience to join the team of Medical Examiner Officers. Across Wales, the existing Medical Examiner Officer team includes MEO’s from a variety of backgrounds including nursing, biomedical scientists, ODPs, clinical audit, paramedics and dietetics. Other suitable backgrounds will be considered but experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
Main Duties of the Job
Role
Medical Examiners will carry out independent scrutiny of deaths in order to establish the correct cause of death and identify cases where further investigation into the circumstances of that death is necessary. The role of the Medical Examiner Officer is to support Medical Examiners in their role in scrutinizing the circumstances and causes of death. This support will include:
Review and analyze information relating to the circumstances of death and care provided as documented in the medical and clinical records. Discuss cases and assist in drawing up causes of death with the medical practitioners and Medical Examiners present. Discussing with the bereaved and explaining the causes of death and identifying and gathering information relating to concerns. Passing on the opinion and advice of the Medical Examiners to medical professionals, Coroner's offices, registration services and the bereaved. Be a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals and the Coroner and Registration Services regarding the role of the Medical Examiner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for Our Organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focusing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit
here .
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible; all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria Educated to degree level/equivalent working knowledge. Completed e-Learning for Health MEO training – core modules. A commitment to the concept of lifelong learning and undertaking personal development opportunities. Experience of working as a Medical Examiner’s Officer or in a role which involves working in a clinical or bereavement setting. Experience of working in the NHS.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential Criteria Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations. Experience working in a healthcare or related setting with multi-disciplinary teams and of working across organisational boundaries. Experience of working with bereaved families or within a bereavement or death certification setting. Knowledge of Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (where it relates to Death Certification). Detailed knowledge of clinical terminology.
Desirable Criteria Knowledge of the special requirements of the various faith groups with an awareness of equality and diversity issues surrounding death certification & arrangements. Working knowledge or experience of the Medical Examiner system.
Skills
Essential Criteria Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and understanding. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels including senior clinicians/coroners etc. about sensitive issues. Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads. Ability to work effectively and credibly with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrable ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives.
Desirable Criteria Welsh speaking.
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a
Health and Care visa
or
Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting
Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant Requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable.
Documents to Download JD&PS (PDF, 656.3KB) JD&PS Welsh (PDF, 528.3KB) OH Form (PDF, 920.5KB) NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB) NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB) NWSSP - Our Benefits 2023 (PDF, 487.5KB) NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 491.0KB) PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB) Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 (PDF, 278.7KB) IMTP Summary 2024-2027 (PDF, 13.7MB) IMTP Summary 2024-2027 - Cymraeg (PDF, 13.7MB)
Further Details / Informal Visits Contact
Name: Helen Crowley Job Title: Hub Medical Examiner Officer Email Address: helen.crowley@wales.nhs.uk Telephone Number: 02921 500 314
Additional Information #J-18808-Ljbffr
Our
“Benefits”
video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:
Watch here
The
“Top Tips – Be Yourself”
video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP.
Watch here
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with nursing, clinical or allied healthcare experience to join the team of Medical Examiner Officers. Across Wales, the existing Medical Examiner Officer team includes MEO’s from a variety of backgrounds including nursing, biomedical scientists, ODPs, clinical audit, paramedics and dietetics. Other suitable backgrounds will be considered but experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
Main Duties of the Job
Role
Medical Examiners will carry out independent scrutiny of deaths in order to establish the correct cause of death and identify cases where further investigation into the circumstances of that death is necessary. The role of the Medical Examiner Officer is to support Medical Examiners in their role in scrutinizing the circumstances and causes of death. This support will include:
Review and analyze information relating to the circumstances of death and care provided as documented in the medical and clinical records. Discuss cases and assist in drawing up causes of death with the medical practitioners and Medical Examiners present. Discussing with the bereaved and explaining the causes of death and identifying and gathering information relating to concerns. Passing on the opinion and advice of the Medical Examiners to medical professionals, Coroner's offices, registration services and the bereaved. Be a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals and the Coroner and Registration Services regarding the role of the Medical Examiner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for Our Organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focusing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit
here .
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible; all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria Educated to degree level/equivalent working knowledge. Completed e-Learning for Health MEO training – core modules. A commitment to the concept of lifelong learning and undertaking personal development opportunities. Experience of working as a Medical Examiner’s Officer or in a role which involves working in a clinical or bereavement setting. Experience of working in the NHS.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential Criteria Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations. Experience working in a healthcare or related setting with multi-disciplinary teams and of working across organisational boundaries. Experience of working with bereaved families or within a bereavement or death certification setting. Knowledge of Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (where it relates to Death Certification). Detailed knowledge of clinical terminology.
Desirable Criteria Knowledge of the special requirements of the various faith groups with an awareness of equality and diversity issues surrounding death certification & arrangements. Working knowledge or experience of the Medical Examiner system.
Skills
Essential Criteria Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and understanding. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels including senior clinicians/coroners etc. about sensitive issues. Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads. Ability to work effectively and credibly with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrable ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives.
Desirable Criteria Welsh speaking.
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a
Health and Care visa
or
Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting
Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant Requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable.
Documents to Download JD&PS (PDF, 656.3KB) JD&PS Welsh (PDF, 528.3KB) OH Form (PDF, 920.5KB) NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB) NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB) NWSSP - Our Benefits 2023 (PDF, 487.5KB) NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 491.0KB) PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB) Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 (PDF, 278.7KB) IMTP Summary 2024-2027 (PDF, 13.7MB) IMTP Summary 2024-2027 - Cymraeg (PDF, 13.7MB)
Further Details / Informal Visits Contact
Name: Helen Crowley Job Title: Hub Medical Examiner Officer Email Address: helen.crowley@wales.nhs.uk Telephone Number: 02921 500 314
Additional Information #J-18808-Ljbffr
