Medical Examiner Officer

3 weeks ago


StocktononTees, United Kingdom North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The Medical Examiner team are looking to recruit a full time Medical Examiner Officer (band 6)

The Medical Examiner Officer supports the Medical Examiner in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death.

In addition, they are a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals and coroner and registration services.

The nature of the job is such that it demands high standards of integrity. It is essential that you have good interpersonal skills with the ability to show empathy and deal sensitively with bereaved families

To act as an intermediary between the bereaved and clinicians to establish and aid them in their responsibility for overseeing the death certification process for all deceased patients in the organisation and wider community.

To establish the circumstances of individual patient deaths by performing a preliminary review of medical records.

To discuss likely content of medical certificate of cause of death with relatives of deceased and in all cases, collect additional information.

To assist in highlighting cases for assessment by the Structured Judgement Review team, Child Death Overview Panel, Clinical Governance teams and the Learning Disability Review Teams.

To refer patients to the coroner for further investigation on approval by the medical examiner.

Responsible for operational day to day planning/running of ME service under guidance of Lead MEO.

Maintain accurate and effective record keeping systems in line with Information Governance Policies.

Facilitate, coordinate and supervise the training requirements for other members of the MEO team including regular 1-2-1 meetings, appraisals and sickness absence monitoring (Band 5 and below).

Provide quality data for reports if/when required.

Maintain an awareness of the diverse needs of users of the medical examiner system to ensure equality to any particular group defined by sex, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached and must be read in conjunction with this advert



  • Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are expanding our team of Medical Examiner Officers to enable scrutiny of all patient and community deaths. The Medical Examiner Officer supports the Medical Examiner in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death. In addition, they are a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals, coroner...


  • Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Medical Examiner team are looking to recruit a full time Medical Examiner Officer (band 6)The Medical Examiner Officer supports the Medical Examiner in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death.In addition, they are a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals and coroner and registration...

  • Medical Examiner

    3 weeks ago


    Stockton-On-Tees, United Kingdom North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To ensure compliance with the legal and procedural requirements associated with the current and proposed reformed processes of certification, investigation by coroners and registration of deaths. To scrutinise the certified causes of death offered by attending doctors in a way that is proportionate, consistent and compliant with the proposed national...

  • Medical Examiner

    1 week ago


    Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To ensure compliance with the legal and procedural requirements associated with the current and proposed reformed processes of certification, investigation by coroners and registration of deaths. To scrutinise the certified causes of death offered by attending doctors in a way that is proportionate, consistent and compliant with the proposed national...

  • Medical Examiner

    3 weeks ago


    Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Medical Examiner (ME)** The Medical Examiner's service is hosted by acute trusts (and a small number of specialist trusts) on behalf of NHS England (NHSE). Following the successful implementation of the Medical Examiner system our Trust is now proceeding with a further round of recruitment across our sites into this very interesting and important...

  • Medical Examiner

    3 weeks ago


    Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Medical Examiner (ME) The Medical Examiner’s service is hosted by acute trusts (and a small number of specialist trusts) on behalf of NHS England (NHSE). Following the successful implementation of the Medical Examiner system our Trust is now proceeding with a further round of recruitment across our sites into this very interesting and important...


  • Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you passionate about providing high quality patient-focused care? Join our Medical Examiner Team as a Band 5 and see where it could take you. The Medical Examiner’s Office is a hosted service by acute trusts (and a small number of specialist trusts) on behalf of NHS England (NHSE). This role would require you to participate in the medical examiner's...

  • Medical Examiner

    3 weeks ago


    St Leonards-on-Sea, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    The Medical Examiner Service launched in September 2020 and compromises of Medical Examiners and Medical Examiners Officers who combine clinical and non-clinical skills, compassion and sensitivity with a commitment to engage with bereaved families in order to complete a scrutiny of every in-hospital and community death not being referred to the Coroner. To...


  • Stockton-On-Tees, United Kingdom Nigel Wright Group Full time

    The RoleNigel Wright are delighted to be supporting an academy trust with their search for a SIMS Manager and Examination Officer. The SIMS Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day support of the MIS systems, and MIS linked systems across the academy and will be responsible to an AVP.Manage and administer the registration, assessment, reporting...


  • Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Nigel Wright Group Full time

    The RoleNigel Wright are delighted to be supporting an academy trust with their search for a SIMS Manager and Examination Officer.  The SIMS Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day support of the MIS systems, and MIS linked systems across the academy and will be responsible to an AVP.  Manage and administer the registration, assessment,...


  • Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Do you want to work with a team where your suggestions will help improve the delivery of care to patients and service users? If you do, we would like to hear from you - as we are currently looking for compassionate and motivated Lead Clinical Medical Examiner Officer to join our Medical Examiner team. The Medical Examiner’s Office is a hosted service by...


  • Stockton-On-Tees, United Kingdom North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached and must be read in conjunction with this advert


  • Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom Tuxford Academy Full time

    Be a committed team player and manage a team of dedicated invigilators - Be committed to the academy’s ethos of high expectations. Essential - Experience of running external and internal examinations - Excellent communication skills - The ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines - Strong IT skills specifically in Microsoft Office and...

  • Examinations Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom Tuxford Academy Full time

    Be a committed team player and manage a team of dedicated invigilators - Be committed to the academy’s ethos of high expectations. Essential - Experience of running external and internal examinations - Excellent communication skills - The ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines - Strong IT skills specifically in Microsoft Office and...


  • Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Riverside Medical Practice Full time

    Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly by telephone triage or face to face consultations. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at...

  • Clinical Educator

    4 weeks ago


    Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom CIPHER Medical Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with Paramedic teaching experience to join us at CIPHER Medical’s HQ in Stockton-on-Tees. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about education to help support the next generation to enter the pre-hospital care sector. About CIPHER Medical It’s an exciting time...


  • Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Riverside Medical Practice Full time

    Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly by telephone triage or face to face consultations. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at...

  • Nurse Practitioner

    1 week ago


    Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Riverside Medical Practice Full time

    Job summary Riverside Medical Practice are looking for amotivated and enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly,patient focused practice team. Previous experience in minor illness and triage ina primary care health experience is essential. You must be able to demonstratesafe, clinical decision making for patients acting within...

  • Nurse Practitioner

    1 month ago


    Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Riverside Medical Practice Full time

    Job summary Riverside Medical Practice are looking for amotivated and enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly,patient focused practice team. Previous experience in minor illness and triage ina primary care health experience is essential. You must be able to demonstratesafe, clinical decision making for patients acting within...

  • Nurse Practitioner

    4 weeks ago


    Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom Riverside Medical Practice Full time

    Job summary Riverside Medical Practice are looking for amotivated and enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner to join our friendly,patient focused practice team. Previous experience in minor illness and triage ina primary care health experience is essential. You must be able to demonstratesafe, clinical decision making for patients acting within...