Job Summary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals with nursing, clinical, or allied healthcare experience to join the Medical Examiner Officer team in Wales. The team comprises professionals from diverse backgrounds, including nursing, biomedical scientists, and paramedics. Experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
Main Duties
The Medical Examiner Officers will:
- Carry out independent scrutiny of deaths to establish the cause and identify cases for further investigation.
- Support Medical Examiners by reviewing and analyzing information in medical records.
- Assist in discussing causes of death with medical practitioners.
- Communicate with bereaved families to explain causes of death and gather information regarding concerns.
- Act as a point of contact for relatives, healthcare professionals, and Coroner’s offices.
About Us
Sponsored
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership values include Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility, and Innovating. The organization promotes an inclusive workplace focusing on equality, diversity, and the well-being of staff. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.
Job Details
- Date Posted: 05 November 2024
- Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change Band 5
- Salary: £30,420 to £37,030 per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full-time
- Job Location: Llangennech, Llanelli, SA14 8YP
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent working knowledge.
- Completed e-Learning for Health MEO training – core modules.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development.
Experience Required
- Working in sensitive situations with bereaved families.
- Experience in healthcare settings with multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 concerning death certification.
Skills Required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to organize work amid fluctuating demands.
- Effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Additional Information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Applications for Skilled Worker Sponsorship are welcome. For more information, visit the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership website.
