Deputy Lead Medical Examiner Officer

NHS

  • Portsmouth
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
Portsmouth Medical Examiner Service has been providing scrutiny for over 5 years and providing support to the bereaved. Now that the statutory system is well underway, we are looking for a Deputy Lead MEO to manage the office day to day, take responsibility for staff education and development and support the Lead MEO in developing our service further.Main duties of the jobAs Deputy Lead Medical Examiner Officer you will:
  • support the management and leadership of the MEO team
  • support the co-ordination of the Medical Examiner service to ensure timely and efficient completion of certification processes required after a death
  • support medical examiners in their role in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death
  • be a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals, HM Coroner and registration services, involved in the death certification process.
  • support the Lead MEO and Lead ME in developing protocols, guidelines and policies for the development and delivery of the Medical Examiner Service across the acute trust and the community
About usHere at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 a year Band 6 - £37,338 to £44,962 per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberREF1642MJob locationsQueen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill RoadCoshamPortsmouthPortsmouthPO6 3LYPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustSouthwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, Portsmouth, England, United KingdomPortsmouthEnglandPO6 3LYQueen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, Portsmouth, England, United KingdomCosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, Portsmouth, England, United KingdomPortsmouthPortsmouthPO6 3LYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAll MEOs support medical examiners in their role in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death and have a vital role in explaining cause(s) of death proposed for the death certificate to the bereaved. This includes answering their questions, clarifying any terminology or misunderstandings, and signposting appropriately in cases of disagreement or concern. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAll MEOs support medical examiners in their role in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death and have a vital role in explaining cause(s) of death proposed for the death certificate to the bereaved. This includes answering their questions, clarifying any terminology or misunderstandings, and signposting appropriately in cases of disagreement or concern.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • - Educated to Degree Level and/or significant experience in a relevant field
  • - Advanced communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders, including the recently bereaved and senior level professionals.
  • - Qualified Medical Examiner Officer with experience working in the role
Desirable
  • Leadership or management qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Leading and influencing teams to achieve objectives. Working with people in sensitive and emotional situations. Managing and implementing change in complex clinical environments. Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary teams. Experience of preparing, developing, and delivering training of staff. Writing reports and presentations. Familiarity with HR and governance procedures. Experience of working as a Medical Examiner Officer. Experience of supporting the bereaved.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • - Educated to Degree Level and/or significant experience in a relevant field
  • - Advanced communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders, including the recently bereaved and senior level professionals.
  • - Qualified Medical Examiner Officer with experience working in the role
Desirable
  • Leadership or management qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Leading and influencing teams to achieve objectives. Working with people in sensitive and emotional situations. Managing and implementing change in complex clinical environments. Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary teams. Experience of preparing, developing, and delivering training of staff. Writing reports and presentations. Familiarity with HR and governance procedures. Experience of working as a Medical Examiner Officer. Experience of supporting the bereaved.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death.

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