About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Medical Examiner Officer to support and develop theMedical Examiner Service, which is based at the Royal Derby Hospital site andthe Queen's Hospital Burton site.You will have highly developed communication and organisational skills which willhave been obtained by working in bereavement, clinical or similar role which willpredominately support the Medical Examiner in the scrutiny of deaths which occur inthe hospital. An excellent understanding of medical terminology and the deathcertification process is essential.You will be providing a professional, sensitive and compassionate service, dealingwith bereaved relatives and aggrieved callers and be exposed to distressing andemotive situations. The role will require working closely with clinical and non-clinicalstaff, the Medical Examiners, Bereavement Office, and the Coroner's Office. Therole is primarily based at the Royal Derby Hospital, but you will be expected to workflexibly between sites as the service requires. You will also be expected to workweekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.Advanced IT and literacy skills and experience of using a range of IT applications willbe required. Applicants will be required to have completed the Medical ExaminerOfficer Core e-Learning modules prior to appointment.
Main duties of the job
You will be providing a professional, sensitive and compassionate service, dealing with bereaved relatives and aggrieved callers and be exposed to distressing and emotive situations. The role will require working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff, the Medical Examiners, Bereavement Office, and the Coroner's Office. The role is primarily based at the Royal Derby Hospital, but you will be expected to work flexibly between sites as the service requires.
Advanced IT and literacy skills and experience of using a range of IT applications will be required. Applicants will be required to have completed the Medical Examiner Officer Core e-Learning modules prior to appointment.
Closing date of applications: 09 June 2026
Interview date: 23 June 2026
If you are interested in this post, it is advised that you submit your application assoon as possible before the closing date. Due to the high volume of applications, wemay decide to close the advert before the closing date.For further details please contact: Mrs Sue Monkhouse, Lead Medical ExaminerOfficer, on 01332 786025 or by email [email protected]
About us
As 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 Together
Our 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:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level/equivalent working knowledge at an advanced level Completed e-LfH MEO training A commitment to the concept of lifelong learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience of working with bereaved families in sensitive and emotional situations Knowledge of Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (where it relates to Death Certification) Detailed knowledge of clinical terminology Experience working in a healthcare or related setting with multi disciplinary teams and of working across organisational boundaries
Desirable
Knowledge of the special requirements of the various faith groups with an awareness of equality and diversity issues surrounding death certification & arrangements Working knowledge & experience of the Department of Health's Death Certification Reforms Medical Examiner system
Skills Essential
Ability to work effectively and credibly with multidisciplinary teams Ability to organise work around changeable competing demands and fluctuating workloads Competent with IT software systems including Access, Word, Excel & Lorenzo
Desirable
Demonstrable ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)