Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Medical Examiner
Opportunities have arisen at York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for the role of Medical Examiner, across the York and Scarborough Hospital sites. There is 1 role available; one PA at York on a 1 year fixed term basis. Your job planned commitment will be agreed in conjunction with the Lead Medical Examiner and your current line manager.
Due to the requirements of the role, these opportunities are ring-fenced to Trust employed Doctors, and GPs based in the York and Scarborough Localities.Applicants must be a medical practitioner registered and licensed to practise in the UK by the GMC, who has been on the general medical council register for a minimum of five years post registration.
The role of the Medical Examiner has been created by the Department of Health and Social Care in response to observations made in the Third Report of the Shipman Inquiry. York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the process of introducing a Medical Examiner service which will promote robust, transparent and independent scrutiny of death certification processes.
As a Medical Examiner you will verify clinical information on Medical Certificates of Cause of Death and ensure that the right referrals are made to the coroner for further investigation. You will take a consistent approach to the formulation of Medical Certificates of Cause of Death content, which must be clinically accurate and reflect any discussions with the next of kin/informant. You will work closely with the Lead Medical Examiner, and support a Medical Examiner service rota.
Please see the attached job pack for the full job description and person specification. Applicants should be flexible in approach to support the service, and possess strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism are essential for the role.
Interview date to be advised to shortlisted applicants.
For further details / informal visits contact:
If you are interested in taking up this varied and challenging role please contact Dr Peter Wanklyn, Lead Medical Examiner 01904 721250 to discuss the opportunity further. It is recommended interested applicants also discuss this opportunity with their current line manager.
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
Agile and Flexible Working - We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments whilst ensuring minimal service impact, and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
We are a carer friendly employer.
DBS Checks - All new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. The charges are currently £27.20 for a standard check and £44.20 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area:
North Yorkshire is a fantastic part of the country. It is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York; a place which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK. It's a great place to be and, as the largest provider of healthcare locally, we’re proud to serve 800,000 people.
What next? Explore the documents attached to the advert and be sure to read our ‘Our guidance for applicants’ before applying. Good luck with your application!
Armed Forces Friendly Employer - We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.
Sponsorship - If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, check you are eligible under the UKVI points based system online.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a Medical Examiners Officer (MEO) work within a small team to deliver the Medical Examiners (ME) Service for the Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a new team during the national ME implementation phase following on from the success of the ME Pilot Project run by the Department of Health and Social Care.
The MEOs will work with the MEs to run the service by supporting the implementation of the reforms of death certification and referral to the Coroner. The MEOs act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for relatives and healthcare professionals involved in the process, including HM Coroner and registration services.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield
S5 7AU
Salary
£48.075k - £107.668k Per Year
Job Type
Full Time
Posted
4 days ago
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Medical Examiner
Opportunities have arisen at York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for the role of Medical Examiner, across the York and Scarborough Hospital sites. There is 1 role available; one PA at York on a 1 year fixed term basis. Your job planned commitment will be agreed in conjunction with the Lead Medical Examiner and your current line manager.
Due to the requirements of the role, these opportunities are ring-fenced to Trust employed Doctors, and GPs based in the York and Scarborough Localities.Applicants must be a medical practitioner registered and licensed to practise in the UK by the GMC, who has been on the general medical council register for a minimum of five years post registration.
The role of the Medical Examiner has been created by the Department of Health and Social Care in response to observations made in the Third Report of the Shipman Inquiry. York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the process of introducing a Medical Examiner service which will promote robust, transparent and independent scrutiny of death certification processes.
As a Medical Examiner you will verify clinical information on Medical Certificates of Cause of Death and ensure that the right referrals are made to the coroner for further investigation. You will take a consistent approach to the formulation of Medical Certificates of Cause of Death content, which must be clinically accurate and reflect any discussions with the next of kin/informant. You will work closely with the Lead Medical Examiner, and support a Medical Examiner service rota.
Please see the attached job pack for the full job description and person specification. Applicants should be flexible in approach to support the service, and possess strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism are essential for the role.
Interview date to be advised to shortlisted applicants.
For further details / informal visits contact:
If you are interested in taking up this varied and challenging role please contact Dr Peter Wanklyn, Lead Medical Examiner 01904 721250 to discuss the opportunity further. It is recommended interested applicants also discuss this opportunity with their current line manager.
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
Agile and Flexible Working - We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments whilst ensuring minimal service impact, and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
We are a carer friendly employer.
DBS Checks - All new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. The charges are currently £27.20 for a standard check and £44.20 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area:
North Yorkshire is a fantastic part of the country. It is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York; a place which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK. It's a great place to be and, as the largest provider of healthcare locally, we’re proud to serve 800,000 people.
What next? Explore the documents attached to the advert and be sure to read our ‘Our guidance for applicants’ before applying. Good luck with your application!
Armed Forces Friendly Employer - We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.
Sponsorship - If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, check you are eligible under the UKVI points based system online.