Medical Examiner

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are pleased to proceed with the appointment of a Medical Examiner (ME) working 1PA, to support and expand this service across the Trust, based at King George and Queens Hospitals.

This is a new service, created by the department of Health and Social Care introduced nationally which is in effect a new medical specialty, needed to oversee and improve all aspects of accuracy and completion of death certification.

The successful candidate will be senior consultant grade doctor, registered with the GMC and licensed to practice in the UK with a minimum of five years post qualification experience. The ME's who will come from a diverse variety of clinical specialties, both hospital and General Practice, will work part-time (predominantly 1 PA) and be part of a mutually supportive team.

Main duties of the job

The ME role interacts with many departments (both within and outside the trust) and clinical specialities to provide proportionate but robust scrutiny of the medical circumstances leading up to the patients death and all medical aspects of death certification.

This includes reviewing the clinical notes, discussion with and supporting Clinicians, overseeing coronial referrals and providing medical advice for the Coroner. However, most importantly this provides independent support and transparent explanation to the bereaved, giving them the opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns.

At BHRUT, the ME work is carried out on site (and not remotely) at either Queens or King George hospital. The vacant post is for 1 PA, this will be a on predetermined day of the week to comply with the existing rota. A rota for occasional working at the weekend will also be introduced in the near future.

The Medical Examiner Service at BHRUT is based cross site at Queens and King George Hospitals. When first introduced the service scrutinised hospital-based deaths but now this is extended to community deaths also. Currently the service operates between 08:00 am and 05:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Medical Examiner work part time for ME duties and continue to work in their principal speciality with a reduction in PA commitment.

About us

Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.

As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.

We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.

Date posted

29 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

162-0585-PV-B

Job locations

Medical Examiners Service

Queens Hospital & King George Hospital

Romford

RM7 0AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please refer to the job description and person Specification attached to the Vacancy.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the Application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4440.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please refer to the job description and person Specification attached to the Vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Fully registered for at least 5 years with the General Medical Council, and holds a licence to practice.
Strong interpesonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism.
Ability to work as part of a team and organise a fluctuating workload around competing priorities and numerous interruptions.

Desirable

Consultant grade or senior grade doctors or GPs with equivalent experience.
Candidates must have successfully completed the mandatory E- learning modules by the time they start the role. Candidates must attend a face to face training session within the first three months in post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Fully registered for at least 5 years with the General Medical Council, and holds a licence to practice.
Strong interpesonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism.
Ability to work as part of a team and organise a fluctuating workload around competing priorities and numerous interruptions.

Desirable

Consultant grade or senior grade doctors or GPs with equivalent experience.
Candidates must have successfully completed the mandatory E- learning modules by the time they start the role. Candidates must attend a face to face training session within the first three months in post.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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