Medical Examiner Officer inBrighton inBrighton PUBLISHED
SUN 1 DEC 2024
Impactful Role, As a Medical Examiner Officer, you play a vital role in the healthcare system by supporting the Medical Examiner process and reviewing mortality cases, contributing to patient safety and quality of care.
Diverse Work Environment, You'll have the opportunity to work across various settings, including acute hospitals and community care, allowing for a varied and dynamic work experience.
Training and Development, The role offers formal training opportunities and online resources, ensuring that you continuously improve your skills and knowledge in medical terminology and practices.
Supportive Culture, UHSussex promotes diversity and inclusivity, providing staff networks and a buddy system to help new members feel welcomed and integrated into the team.
Focus on Wellbeing, An extensive Wellbeing Programme is in place to support staff, recognizing the importance of self-care in providing effective care to others.
Career Growth, As a leading healthcare research university trust, UHSussex values learning and teaching, providing opportunities for personal and professional development throughout your career.
Commitment to Compassion, The trust maintains a strong emphasis on treating patients and staff with empathy and compassion, fostering a positive work environment that prioritizes staff and patient satisfaction.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking part-time Medical Examiner Officers (MEO) for their expanding Medical Examiner Service in Brighton and Mid Sussex. The role involves supporting the Medical Examiner process and the Trust's mortality process, requiring strong administrative and communication skills for interaction with healthcare staff, families, and Coroner services. Candidates should have a good understanding of medical terminology and relevant clinical experience.
The MEOs will be responsible for scrutinizing inpatient deaths and reviewing community deaths as part of a national rollout. Training will be provided, and applicants can work across multiple sites, with opportunities for secondment considered. The Trust values diversity and offers extensive staff support programs to enhance wellbeing and career development. Interested candidates can reach out to the Lead Medical Examiner Officer for more information.
The MEOs will be responsible for scrutinizing inpatient deaths and reviewing community deaths as part of a national rollout. Training will be provided, and applicants can work across multiple sites, with opportunities for secondment considered. The Trust values diversity and offers extensive staff support programs to enhance wellbeing and career development. Interested candidates can reach out to the Lead Medical Examiner Officer for more information.
An exciting opportunity is available at University Hospital Sussex (UHSx) NHS Foundation Trust for a further part time Medical Examiner Officer to join our team. After successful implementation of the Medical Examiner (ME) Service in our acute hospitals, we have expanded into the Community and Primary Care Settings in the Brighton and Mid Sussex.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Medical Examiner Officers (MEO) to join our team, to help support the continued delivery of the Acute ME Service across our hospital sites and within the community. You will be key in supporting the Medical Examiner process, the Trust's mortality process and provide support to a range of staff within the Trust around mortality and the ME Service.
Please contact for further details. Secondment opportunities will be considered.
These roles will incorporate administrative skills in ensuring necessary paperwork is accurate and complete, but also excellent communication skills during liaison with doctors, nurses, families, and where appropriate, the Coroners' services. Part of the day to day work will also involve investigation work and perusal of patient notes so a good working knowledge of medical terminology is important together with relevant clinical experience in an acute/community setting.
We have set up Medical Examiners Offices at 4 sites within the Trust. This enables the Medical Examiners to scrutinise every applicable inpatient death in the Trust as well as developing the service to take on the responsibility of reviewing the circumstances of all community deaths in West Sussex and Brighton locations as the national programme rolls out locally. To do this, we have aimed to develop a responsive and fluid service which is adaptable to the needs of the Trust, our patients, and our workforce.
An element of cross site working between Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital (Haywards Heath) is expected in consideration of work base preference at recruitment.
Successful applicants will be expected to complete formal training appropriate to the role when in post, online training produced by the Royal College of Pathologists should be completed prior to commencement of the post.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bryony Oxlade Job title: Lead Medical Examiner Officer Email address: Telephone number:
Please contact the Brighton and Mid Sussex Medical Examiner Office on or for further information and for informal visits.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Medical Examiner Officers (MEO) to join our team, to help support the continued delivery of the Acute ME Service across our hospital sites and within the community. You will be key in supporting the Medical Examiner process, the Trust's mortality process and provide support to a range of staff within the Trust around mortality and the ME Service.
Please contact for further details. Secondment opportunities will be considered.
These roles will incorporate administrative skills in ensuring necessary paperwork is accurate and complete, but also excellent communication skills during liaison with doctors, nurses, families, and where appropriate, the Coroners' services. Part of the day to day work will also involve investigation work and perusal of patient notes so a good working knowledge of medical terminology is important together with relevant clinical experience in an acute/community setting.
We have set up Medical Examiners Offices at 4 sites within the Trust. This enables the Medical Examiners to scrutinise every applicable inpatient death in the Trust as well as developing the service to take on the responsibility of reviewing the circumstances of all community deaths in West Sussex and Brighton locations as the national programme rolls out locally. To do this, we have aimed to develop a responsive and fluid service which is adaptable to the needs of the Trust, our patients, and our workforce.
An element of cross site working between Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital (Haywards Heath) is expected in consideration of work base preference at recruitment.
Successful applicants will be expected to complete formal training appropriate to the role when in post, online training produced by the Royal College of Pathologists should be completed prior to commencement of the post.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bryony Oxlade Job title: Lead Medical Examiner Officer Email address: Telephone number:
Please contact the Brighton and Mid Sussex Medical Examiner Office on or for further information and for informal visits.
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To work as a Medical Examiner Officer (MEO) in the UK, you need a combination of educational qualifications, relevant skills, and personal attributes. Here are the key skills and qualifications required for the role:
Educational Qualifications
1. Medical Background: A healthcare-related degree such as medicine, nursing, or biomedical science. Some positions may require a medical degree.
2. Postgraduate Training: Completion of relevant postgraduate training or qualifications can be beneficial. This may include training in pathology, forensic medicine, or public health.
Essential Skills
1. Medical Knowledge: Strong understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy, and disease processes.
2. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with families, healthcare professionals, and legal entities.
3. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze medical records and documentation, assess causes of death, and draw conclusions based on evidence.
4. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail when documenting findings and preparing reports.
5. Emotional Resilience: Ability to deal with sensitive situations and provide support to grieving families while maintaining professionalism.
6. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple cases and prioritize tasks effectively.
7. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with families, medical staff, and other stakeholders in a compassionate manner.
8. Technical Skills: Proficiency in using electronic health record systems and other relevant technology.
Additional Qualities
1. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and approach complex situations logically.
2. Teamwork: Capability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
3. Ethical Judgment: Strong sense of ethics and professionalism, particularly when handling sensitive and confidential information.
4. Compliance and Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to death certification and investigation processes.
Experience
- Relevant Experience: Experience in a clinical or healthcare setting, or in roles involving medical assessments, is often preferred.
- Internships/Training: Participation in internships, training courses, or shadowing programs related to forensic medicine can be advantageous.
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