Medical Examiner

Main area General Medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 1 session per week (There is no on call commitment associated with this post.) Job ref 309-UCLH-8183

Site University College London Hospitals Town London Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum + London weighting pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/07/:59

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated medical professional to join our team as a Medical Examiner at University College London Hospitals (UCLH). The ideal candidate will be resilient, clinically credible, possess integrity, and have strong communication skills to engage effectively with a diverse range of people. The postholder will be part of a team of Medical Examiners based at UCLH, which includes scrutinising all inpatient deaths at UCLH, the Royal Marsden Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), Moorfields Eye Hospital, and Camden Community. This role is critical in ensuring the accurate and independent review of patients' deaths and the proper completion of death certification processes. It presents a unique opportunity to ensure compliance with national guidelines while supporting bereaved families during challenging times.

Main Duties of the Job

• Scrutinise certified causes of death to ensure compliance with national protocols and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including coroners, healthcare providers, and faith leaders.
• Conduct sensitive discussions with bereaved families to explain the causes of death and address concerns.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits, and training to improve death certification processes and patient safety.

Person Specification

• Medical practitioner registered and licensed to practise in the UK by the GMC.
• Successfully completed mandatory e learning modules by the start of the role; attend face to face training within first three months.
• Up to date knowledge of causes of death and an understanding of the legal frameworks associated with death certification.
• IT skills including use of email and commonly used software.
• Ability to manage and comply with sensitive information based processes under tight timescales with a proportionate approach.
• Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity.

Experience: Safety and Quality - Clinical Governance

• Knowledge of local and national clinical governance systems and an understanding of how the Medical Examiner can work collaboratively to improve patient safety by identifying sub optimal clinical and organisational performance.

Eligibility and Visa

You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we will only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities.