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Medical Examiners

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford

Medical Examiners

£109725-£145478

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 23 Apr | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 60af1e0592994ba5ad2bf340413f2d98

Location ref: Oxford

Full Job Description

  • To work within the team of Medical Examiners and Medical Examiner Officers to deliver timely and appropriate scrutiny of deaths within the catchment area of the Medical Examiners' Office.
  • To ensure compliance with the legal and procedural requirements associated with the reformed processes of certification, investigation by coroners and registration of deaths.
  • To scrutinise the certified causes of death offered by attending doctors in a way that is proportionate, consistent and compliant with the proposed changes in national guidance.
  • To discuss and explain the cause of death with next of kin/informants in a transparent, tactful and sympathetic manner. It is anticipated that such discussions will be predominately conducted through telephone conversations where barriers to understanding information may exist., To work within the team of Medical Examiners and Medical Examiner Officers to deliver timely and appropriate scrutiny of deaths within the catchment area of the Medical Examiners' Office.
  • To ensure compliance with the legal and procedural requirements associated with the reformed processes of certification, investigation by coroners, and registration of deaths.
  • To scrutinise the certified causes of death offered by attending doctors in a way that is proportionate, consistent and compliant with the proposed national guidance.
  • To discuss and explain the cause of death with next of kin/informants in a transparent, tactful and sympathetic manner. It is anticipated that such discussions will be predominately conducted through telephone conversations where barriers to understanding information may exist.
  • To ensure that all users of the ME system are treated with respect and are not discriminated against on the grounds of sex, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.
  • Identify deaths that could potentially be reported as clinical incidents to the treating doctor or organisation to allow the potential for learning through clinical governance processes.
  • To maintain comprehensive records of all deaths scrutinised on the Trust electronic ME software system.
  • To undertake analysis of the records to provide information to the National Medical Examiner's (NME) office.
  • To participate in relevant clinical governance activities relating to death certification including audits, mortality review processes and investigations regarding formal complaints about patient care.
  • To support the training of junior doctors in their understanding of death certification and promote good practice in accurate completion of MCCDs.
  • To work with Medical Examiner Officers delegating duties as appropriate.
  • To adopt a collaborative working relationship with other MEs by sharing experiences and expertise to support peer learning and set uniform standards of service delivery., The postholder will participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
    • MEs may be asked to participate in any relevant governance activities relating to scrutiny and confirmation of the cause of death where concerns have been raised by the next of kin/informant of the deceased and/or clinical staff and ME scrutiny. However, the ME service is independent of the Clinical Governance process of NHS organisations providing clinical care. MEs will facilitate routine analysis of MCCD information to identify trends, patterns and unusual features of deaths and report, as required, firstly to the Regional Lead ME and ultimately to the NME's office. Accountability You will have professional independence in scrutinising deaths but will be accountable to the National Medical Examiner for achieving agreed standards or levels of performance. For those MEs who did not have a Responsible Officer for the purpose of Medical Revalidation, the Trust's Chief Medical Officer has offered to provide this through the Revalidation Office in the Trust. MEs will have an immediate local line management responsibility to the Lead Medical Examiner, the Regional Lead Medical Examiner and the National Medical Examiner. Medical Examiners enjoy the same NHS indemnity as any other Medical employee, but additional protection can be obtained from the appropriate organisation. No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails. Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification attached below, and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. All candidates will be contacted with an update on the application. The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system, therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.

    As a pre-condition of practicing, you must have successfully completed the mandatory components of the national online medical examiner curriculum. Face-to-face training must be completed within the first three months of being in post. You will be expected to comply with national protocols to ensure that in each case the cause of death is scrutinised in a way that is proportionate and consistent. You must have up to date knowledge of medical conditions, treatments and medicines which may or may not have contributed to death, and be able to exercise judgement in where to seek specialist advice in order to determine the appropriate level of scrutiny required. You must have detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation and processes which apply to:
  • The determination of whether a death is natural or unnatural
  • Deaths that must be reported to the coroner
  • Deaths abroad where bodies are returned to England and Wales for disposal
  • Deaths where relatives wish to transport the body abroad for disposal
    • You will have regard to guidance issued by the NME when carrying out your ME functions. MEs should be aware of how their personal communication style impacts on others and be able to adapt their approach to suit a variety of situations and audiences. This will require:
  • Clinical and professional experience gained during a career working at a senior level in either in primary or secondary care, eg Consultant or senior General Practitioner.
  • Highly evolved self-awareness and empathetic skills to liaise effectively and sympathetically with bereaved families
  • The ability to demonstrate and combine appropriate levels of compassion with professionalism and discretion
  • Being open to constructive criticism, ideas and solutions
  • Acting as a positive role model and interacting appropriately with all stakeholders including MEOs, other MEs, the bereaved and the coroner
  • Having the integrity to gain trust and comply with the independent nature of the ME role in the context of other clinical specialty duties.
    • MEs must avoid any potential conflicts of interest as defined in the national guidance.,
  • Medical practitioner registered and licensed to practise in the UK by the GMC.
  • Candidates must have successfully completed the mandatory e-learning modules by the time they start the role. Candidates must attend a face-to-face training session within the first three months in post.
  • IT skills including use of email and commonly used software.
    • Desirable criteria
  • Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to maintain knowledge and keep skills up to date., You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
    • The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

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