Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Examiner
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental Consultant, GP, specialist
- Contract
- Fixed term: 3 years (Tuesday, Wednesday)
- Hours
- Part time - 2 sessions per week (4 hours)
- Job ref
- 331-X0860724
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary / Furness General Hospital
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- to be confirmed on appointment
- Closing
- 08/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Examiner
NHS Medical & Dental Consultant, GP, specialist
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job overview
MEDICAL EXAMINER
4 hours (1PA) – based from RLI or FGH
Tuesday, Wednesday
SAS doctor/ Consultant/ GP / Salaried GP
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated medical clinician to join the Medical Examiner team, which is hosted by the University Hospital of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
We currently have a vacancy for 2 posts - 1 pa (4hrs) (Tuesday / Wednesday), each based at either RLI or FGH and the successful candidate will be appropriately trained to a level of SAS / Consultant / GPs. The core hours for this role are currently 8am - 5pm weekdays
You will be part of the existing team providing a service to the local population of Morecambe Bay undertaking independent scrutiny of all non-coronial deaths.
In line with the pending statutory requirement, we are now expanding the Medical Examiner function to include community deaths as part of the wider Morecambe Bay learning from deaths mortality review process.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Examiner(s) are expected to screen and review deaths (from the preceding weekend or working day) and this will include liaising with the attending practitioners regarding cause of death and formulation of the MCCD, and with the Coroner where appropriate.
Following this review, cases are selected using the trust policy for further analysis using a Structured Judgement Review Process by the departmental team. If safety concerns are detected the Trust incident policy will be used for investigation of the concerns.
Candidates must have successfully completed the mandatory Medical Examiner RCP e-learning modules online (free of charge) by the time they start the role and attend a face-to face training session at the Royal College of Pathologist before fully commencing the role and this needs to be undertaken within the first three months in post but ideally before commencement.
Further additional training may also be required to be undertaken as identified by the National Medical Examiners Office in order to fulfil the role.
The Medical Examiner will act as an independent reviewer of patient deaths, to ensure referrals to the coroner are appropriate, to review the Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCDs) and liaise with the doctor or senior team members if there are any concerns regarding the cause of death offered. The role will also liaise with the bereaved relatives to highlight the cause of death and respond to any concerns.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- Medical practitioner registered and licensed to practise in the UK by the GMC.
- Post holder must be willing to commit to the completion of the mandatory e-learning modules and attended a face-to-face training session before commencing the role on 1 April 2020. Completion of the first 4 mandatory e-learning modules prior to interview
- At least 5 years’ post registration experience
- Up-to-date knowledge of causes of death and an understanding of the legal frameworks associated with death certification processes
- Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity
- Experience of working on a regional &/or national basis ensuring the trust is in line with statutory and non-statutory requirements
- Ability to identify available data sources to support the detection and analysis of concerns and to recognise gaps in available knowledge
- Identify and disseminate examples of good practice amongst relevant colleagues
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently within own team and also closely with people in other disciplines
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ruth Benn
- Job title
- Lead Medical Examiner Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 591440
- Additional information
Or Angela Manning
Lead Medical Examiner
07866 287634
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