Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
We are delighted to invite a customer-focused, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join the Medical Examiner Southampton team to deliver a now statutory requirement of review following death.
This developing service is now statutory and will allow you to work closely with both hospital and community clinicians to ensure robust scrutiny and great communication at this time of great importance for families.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work alongside the medical examiners and the other MEOs in order to facilitate timely and effective review of cases.
To act as an intermediary voice between the bereaved, clinicians and bereavement service
To establish and resolve any concerns relating to a patients death. Work with medical examiners to aid them in their responsibility for overseeing the death certification process for all deceased patients in both hospital and community settings.
Provide preliminary scrutiny and accurate documentation to aid and establish the cause of death
You are a remote customer-facing service and require excellent communication and interpersonal skills
You should have an inquiring mind and attention to detail.
You must be empathetic, professional reliable and proficient in using IT systems
role is 8.30-4.30 and Monday to Friday (no weekends or BH)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work alongside the medical examiners and the other MEOs in order to facilitate timely and effective review of cases.
To act as an intermediary voice between the bereaved, clinicians and bereavement service
To establish and resolve any concerns relating to a patients death. Work with medical examiners to aid them in their responsibility for overseeing the death certification process for all deceased patients in both hospital and community settings.
Provide preliminary scrutiny and accurate documentation to aid and establish the cause of death
You are a remote customer-facing service and require excellent communication and interpersonal skills
You should have an inquiring mind and attention to detail.
You must be empathetic, professional reliable and proficient in using IT systems
role is 8.30-4.30 and Monday to Friday (no weekends or BH)
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Educated to Batchelor's degree level or higher with a working knowledge in related field.
- A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities.
- The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior medical and nursing staff and the recently bereaved.
Desirable
- Completed e-learning MEO core training modules prior to starting in the post
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience of working with the patient safety team, bereavement care team or within the mortality review process.
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries.
- Knowledge of the Coroner & Justice Act 2009 with specific reference to the medical examiner system.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death
- Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations.
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Competent in the use of IT software systems and handling sensitive personal identifiable data.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Educated to Batchelor's degree level or higher with a working knowledge in related field.
- A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities.
- The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior medical and nursing staff and the recently bereaved.
Desirable
- Completed e-learning MEO core training modules prior to starting in the post
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience of working with the patient safety team, bereavement care team or within the mortality review process.
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries.
- Knowledge of the Coroner & Justice Act 2009 with specific reference to the medical examiner system.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death
- Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations.
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Competent in the use of IT software systems and handling sensitive personal identifiable data.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
