Medical Examiner

Job summary

Medical Examiner posts have been created by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in response to observations made in the Third Report of the Shipman Inquiry. The introduction of the medical examiner system will promote robust, transparent and independent scrutiny of death certification processes.

There is already a well-established Medical Examiner Service based at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust which is comprised of part-time Medical Examiners and Medical Examiner Officers (providing administrative and managerial support).

We have already started to roll out and implement scrutiny within the Community setting. The Trust is looking to recruit another Consultant or GP to help support the office and is keen for doctors with community and/or GP experience to join our service or consultants from the acute setting in the role promoting transparency and independent scrutiny of all non-coronial deaths.

Main duties of the job

The ME role can be very rewarding and allow successful colleagues to develop a new area of clinical practice.

Medical examiners (MEs) are experienced doctors who will verify clinical information on Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCDs) and ensure that appropriate referrals are made to the coroner for further investigation. A practising medical practitioner who has been on the General Medical Council register for a minimum of five years post registration can apply to be a Medical Examiner. It is recommended that Medical Examiners are either consultant grade hospital doctors from a range of disciplines or experienced GPs. MEs will take a consistent approach to the formulation of MCCD content. It is expected that ME sessions will be undertaken on one of the MFT sites and work supported by the Lead ME and Medical Examiner Officers.

MEs must have up-to-date knowledge of medical conditions and treatments and be able to exercise judgement about when to seek specialist advice.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medical Examiner Office, Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medical Examiner Office, Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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