Job summaryFollowing the successful implementation of the Medical Examiner (ME) service, the Trust is entering the next phase of delivering a ME service within Staffordshire/Derbyshire. We are looking for enthusiastic doctors to join our experienced and dedicated team of MEs from both primary and secondary care. The focus of the service is to give a voice to the bereaved and to interact with them in a sympathetic manner. The ME service will ensure the accuracy of death certification and drive improvements in patient care.As an ME, you will conduct a proportionate scrutiny of the records of deceased patients and discuss the proposed cause of death with the attending doctor. MEs discuss the cause of death with bereaved families and establish if they have any questions or concerns. They can also help to identify whether a case requires referral to the Coroner's Office or needs further investigation through the organisation's mortality review process.Each of the three posts attracts 1PA per week in Derby with a fourth post of 1.5 PAs in Burton, all with an expectation of additional working at weekends on an on-call basis in the near future. Further details can be found in the attached job description.Main duties of the jobEnsure compliance with the legal and procedural requirements associated with the current processes of certification, investigation (by coroners) and registration of deaths within a Local Authority areaSupport those doctors who call for medical advice on suspected natural causes of death before they prepare an MCCD, and provide general medical advice to the coronerScrutinise the certified causes of all in-scope deaths in a way that is compliant with the proposed national protocolMaintain comprehensive records of all deaths scrutinised and undertake analysis and provide information as required to ONS and locally for clinical governance purposesWork with the any other local MEs at UHDB or elsewhereEnsure that there is no potential conflict of interest between the ME and the death being scrutinisedAbout usAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care TogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemesKey Facts about our Trust:o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesExplain to bereaved relatives cause of death in a transparent, tactful and sympathetic manner, which respects different faith, cultural, ethnic and diversity considerations;Support the training of junior doctors in completion of MCCDs and provide feedback on accuracy of certification locallyMEs will work closely with MEOs and recognise the unique skills which they bring to their roleRevise the lecture delivered by Daisy Shale at ME trainingScrutinise the notes and EPR for all patients.MEs may delegate speaking to the bereaved and junior doctors to the MEO. It is recognised that some MEs may prefer to speak to the bereaved and junior doctors for difficult or complex cases. Likewise, an MEO may request that the duty ME speaks to the bereaved or junior doctors.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 robust, proportionate and consistent (National Medical Examiner: Good practice guidelines January 2020).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.Applicants must be GMC registered with a licence to practice in the UK, with at least five years' experience of General Practice or for doctors working in the Acute Trust, at least five years full registration.The successful candidates must complete the 26-core eLearning modules and RCPath Medical Examiners face-to-face training within six months of being in post.The Derby posts are to provide one additional ME each day on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.The QHB post will be expected to work the hours flexibly across the week, specifically including Wednesdays.INTERVIEW DATE: 14th August 2024Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMBBS or equivalentPossession of MRCP/MRCS/MRCGP Postgraduate Qualification or equivalentFull GMC registration with licence to practiceDesirableAdditional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialityClinical ExperienceEssentialA minimum of 5 years postgraduate training (or equivalent gained either pert time or through Less than Full Time Training) since obtaining a primary medical qualification.A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar specialtyManagement and Administrative ExperienceDesirableAttended a management/leadership courseDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Derby HospitalUttoxeter New RoadDerbyDE22 3NEEmployer's websitehttps://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)