Job summary
We are looking for a Medical Examiner Officer to join our friendly Medical Examiner team based at Basildon Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team and work with clinical staff of all grades, HM Coroner's Office, Bereavement Service staff, Registration Services as well as close contact with bereaved families.
If successful you will be providing support to the Medical Examiner team, facilitating referrals to the Coroner and communicating with bereaved relatives.
So, if you are looking for a role that allows you to make a difference to families, we want to hear from you today.
Main duties of the job
You will need to complete the mandatory e-learning modules online (available on the Royal College of Pathologists website) and demonstrate knowledge of the Knowledge of Coroners and Justice Act 2009.
Maintain an awareness of the diverse needs of users of the medical examiner system to ensure equality to any particular group defined by sex, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached job description for further information about this exciting opportunity. Some of the skills you will need are:
Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and understanding.
Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands andfluctuating workloads.
Be competent with IT software systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached job description for further information about this exciting opportunity. Some of the skills you will need are:
Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and understanding.
Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands andfluctuating workloads.
Be competent with IT software systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education to A-level or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed E-Learning for Health MEO training- Core modules
- Completion of the Royal College of Pathologists face to face MEO training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Medical Examiner Officer
- Experience of working in a clinical or bereavement setting
- Experience with working with people in sensitive and emotional situations - evidenced in work history or supporting information
- Detailed knowledge of clinical terminology or a previous role/experience which uses clinical terminology skills - evidenced in work history or supporting information
Desirable
- Working knowledge or experience of the Medical Examiner system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education to A-level or equivalent
Desirable
- Completed E-Learning for Health MEO training- Core modules
- Completion of the Royal College of Pathologists face to face MEO training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Medical Examiner Officer
- Experience of working in a clinical or bereavement setting
- Experience with working with people in sensitive and emotional situations - evidenced in work history or supporting information
- Detailed knowledge of clinical terminology or a previous role/experience which uses clinical terminology skills - evidenced in work history or supporting information
Desirable
- Working knowledge or experience of the Medical Examiner system
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).
