Job Description

Medical examiners perform a scrutiny of the notes of all deceased patients, they discuss the proposed cause of death with the attending team, and they explain the cause of death to the bereaved families and ascertain if there are any family concerns. Medical Examiners can also help to identify whether a case requires referral to the Coroner's Office. Medical examiners will be based within and employed by the Trust but will have an external reporting line via the re-gional ME. They will promote robust, transparent and independent scrutiny of the death certification process and en-sure that the correct referrals are made to the Coroner.



They will work closely with the Coroners and Registrars of Deaths The job will involve: -Contribution to the improvement of the medical examiner service-Statutory review of all deceased patients-Identify good practice and escalation of findings that require further review-Improve death certification-Allow families to have a voice if they have any concerns. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.Interviews will be held on: 5th November 2025 This vacancy closes on or before: 20th October 2025