Medical Examiner Officer

2 weeks ago


Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Medical Examiner Officer to join our team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. As a Medical Examiner Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting the Medical Examiner service in reviewing patient deaths and ensuring that families receive the support and care they need during a difficult time.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct preliminary reviews of medical records to identify clinical and circumstantial information related to patient deaths.
  • Assist in highlighting cases that require referral to the Coroner and discuss with bereaved relatives why this might be necessary.
  • Discuss likely content of medical certificate of cause of death with relatives of deceased patients and collect additional information as needed.
  • Ensure any concerns raised by relatives are dealt with in a timely manner and forwarded to the appropriate support service.
Requirements
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in difficult and emotional situations.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and organize fluctuating workload around competing priorities.
  • Competent in the use of IT software systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to deputize for senior MEOs as needed.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Passion for improving patient experience.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent working knowledge.
  • Completed e-learning MEO core training modules.
  • Counselling qualification.
  • Working knowledge of clinical and medical terminology.
  • Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organizational boundaries.
About Us

The Medical Examiner Office is a team of knowledgeable and dedicated staff who are committed to supporting families following the death of a patient. We work closely with staff at all levels and with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care.



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