Medical Examiner Officer

Job overview

We are recruiting to our small Medical Examiner Officer Team. The Medical Examiner Officers support the Medical Examiners in their role reviewing the circumstances and causes of all deaths in the Trust and Community in our local boroughs.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the ME service and will act as a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals and coroner and registration services.  Internally you will also work closely with the Bereavement Team.

If you are empathetic, a good communicator with an ability to deal with difficult conversations as well as able to work under pressure, then please consider applying. This role would suit a candidate who is already familiar with iCare, the Trust's patient administration system.

Please note this is a cross-site role working at both University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich on a rotational basis (there is an internal shuttle bus service available).

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Ensuring internal and external qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators are managed and achieved and that medical and administrative staff involved in the process are appropriately trained and supported to fulfil their responsibilities relating to the Medical Examiner and learning from death agenda. With some cross working.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ensure accurate input of information to and maintenance of required database and information systems.

The post holder is expected to be able to work on his/her own initiative. Judgment is required involving matters and concerns which are complex that will require consideration of the options available.

To work as part of the team towards department and Trust deadlines as necessary and help cover during absences and at times of extra pressure.

Work with all staff to provide a culture that is developmental, flexible and supportive for all, facilitating effective multidisciplinary relationships.

Support new starters, students and volunteers to settle into the team/dept.