Medical Examiners are a core part of the process of the review and certification of patient deaths across the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
As a Medical Examiner, you will be able to act as a source of advice about death certification, engage with local and national clinical governance systems, and share learning from deaths.
You will be able to offer up to date knowledge of medical conditions, treatments, and causes of death to support the bereaved.
You will be able to discuss and share your knowledge of relevant legislation and processes in a compassionate, professional, and discreet manner.
You will be an effective communicator as part of a multi-disciplinary team, participating in relevant governance activities where concerns have been raised by the next of kin/informant of the deceased and/or clinical staff and ME scrutiny.
You will facilitate routine analysis of information to identify trends, patterns, and any unusual features of deaths.
The Medical Examiner service operates within a reactive area of service delivery interacting with people in variable degrees of distress.
To ensure compliance with the legal and procedural requirements associated with Medical Examiner functions. Review deaths and offer independent scrutiny of medical causes of death and care. To explain and discuss the cause of death with the next of kin and colleagues. To support the training of junior doctors around death certification. Engage with clinical governance systems to highlight any further mortality case record review or learning that could have impacted on the death. To support certification of deceased patients with organ/body donation and specific faith or cultural needs. To support the appropriate referral and quality improvement of coronial referrals. Ensure Medical Examiner records are properly completed and maintained. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Peter Williams Job title: Lead Medical Examiner Email address: peter.williams3@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273 205111
Lead Medical Examiner For West Sussex Service
Dr Peter Williams Email: peter.williams3@nhs.net Telephone: 01903 205111
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As a Medical Examiner, you will be able to act as a source of advice about death certification, engage with local and national clinical governance systems, and share learning from deaths.
You will be able to offer up to date knowledge of medical conditions, treatments, and causes of death to support the bereaved.
You will be able to discuss and share your knowledge of relevant legislation and processes in a compassionate, professional, and discreet manner.
You will be an effective communicator as part of a multi-disciplinary team, participating in relevant governance activities where concerns have been raised by the next of kin/informant of the deceased and/or clinical staff and ME scrutiny.
You will facilitate routine analysis of information to identify trends, patterns, and any unusual features of deaths.
The Medical Examiner service operates within a reactive area of service delivery interacting with people in variable degrees of distress.
To ensure compliance with the legal and procedural requirements associated with Medical Examiner functions. Review deaths and offer independent scrutiny of medical causes of death and care. To explain and discuss the cause of death with the next of kin and colleagues. To support the training of junior doctors around death certification. Engage with clinical governance systems to highlight any further mortality case record review or learning that could have impacted on the death. To support certification of deceased patients with organ/body donation and specific faith or cultural needs. To support the appropriate referral and quality improvement of coronial referrals. Ensure Medical Examiner records are properly completed and maintained. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Peter Williams Job title: Lead Medical Examiner Email address: peter.williams3@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273 205111
Lead Medical Examiner For West Sussex Service
Dr Peter Williams Email: peter.williams3@nhs.net Telephone: 01903 205111
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