Medical Examiner

4 days ago

London, United Kingdom King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Strengthen safeguards for the public providing robust, systematic and independent scrutiny of all deaths
- Improve the quality of death certifications providing advice based on a review of relevant health records
- Avoid unnecessary distress for the bereaved by answering questions about the care given/certified cause of death

Ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements associated with the current and proposed reformed processes of certification, investigation by coroners and registration of deaths

Scrutinise the certified cause of death offered by attending doctors in a way that is proportionate, consistent and compliant with the proposed national protocol

Discuss and explain cause of death with next of kin/informants in a transparent, tactful and sympathetic manner. It is anticipated that such discussions will be predominantly conducted via telephone where barriers to understanding may exist

Ensure that all users of the ME system are treated with respect and are not discriminated against on grounds of sex, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's is one the largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and amore than 15,000 staff across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across it five sites, The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant People, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to met the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Supported by Medical Examiner Officers you will complete the Trust service in keeping with National requirements. You will link with bereavement, coroners team and Trust governance providing assurance around the cause of death, care patients receive and concerns relatives raise.

Medical Examiners (MEs) are appropriately trained (typically senior) doctors who will verify clinical information on Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCDs) and ensure that the right referrals are made to the coroner for further investigation.

MEs will take a consistent approach to the formulation of MCCD content, which must be clinically accurate and reflect any discussions with the next of kin/informant.

MEs must not have been involved in the care of the deceased patients for deaths they scrutinise.

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