Medical Examiner

You must be able to communicate with the bereaved of all faiths and communities in a sensitive and understanding manner. You will be familiar with the role and function of the Coroner and able to present complex medical information in such as way as to assist the Coroner decide whether to investigate a death about which they have been notified. You will liaise with those attending practitioners who seek advice prior to completing a Medical Certificate on the Cause of Death (where death is considered to be due to natural causes). You will provide leadership for the effective management of the Medical Examiners Office, including the supervision and development of any staff. You will comply with the LAs/LHBs reciprocal arrangements with the other medical examiner(s) in the LA/LHB or neighbouring LA/LHB to provide cover for holidays and other commitments that would prevent completion of the scrutiny process within the prescribed timescales. You will act in accordance with Equalities and Human Rights legislation and the organisations Equality and Diversity policies. Medical Examiners must avoid any potential conflicts of interest. You will make arrangements to transfer to another ME the responsibility for the scrutiny of any death in which you have had a personal, professional or fiduciary relationship with the deceased person, the next-of-kin or near relative of the deceased, or with the attending doctor who prepared the MCCD. You be expected to fulfil any appropriate management and individual responsibilities in accordance with the organisations Health and Safety policy and report as necessary, any untoward accident, incident or potentially hazardous environment. You will also promote and implement the LAs/LHBs Health and Safety policy. For further details / informal visits contact: Lynne Watkins or Yasmin Kapadia