Medical Examiner's - Ipswich, United Kingdom - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
3 weeks ago
Description
We have a new vacancy within our Mortuary and Bereavement Team at Ipswich Hospital for a Medical Examiner's & Bereavement Officer.
We are a busy but small department responsible for ensuring families are supported through the process of death certification and registration including all elements of the Medical Examiner process.
Whilst this is predominantly an administrative role, the role will involve at times the arrangement and viewings for families, often in difficult circumstances and provide support to the bereaved during and after viewings as required this will also involve the checking of identification and condition of the deceased in line with department procedures to ensure the correct patient has been prepared.
A band 4 developmental role would be considered for applicants who do not currently fulfil the specification for a band 5 post.
You will be supported with face-to-face learning and competencies to then be signed off as competent using the National Framework to progress to the band 5.
The primary functions of the role is the collation of documents required for death registration, supporting the Medical Examiner process, supporting families through the death registration process and liaison with HM Coroner's Office and funeral directors.
The work is varied and, at times, challenging but it is a stimulating and interesting environment for the right person.
Whilst predominantly based at Ipswich Hospital there is an opportunity for some remote working within the scope of this post.
One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts.
Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone.
Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
The post holder shall provide the primary administrative support for the Medical Examiners by collating and documenting information pertaining to a deceased patient's care episode and past medical history.
Identifying which deaths require referral to HM Coroner and providing an administrative contact between Doctors, Wards, Funeral Directors, Midwives and the Chaplaincy and to liaise with medical staff to expedite timely completion of Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCD) and Cremation forms.
The Medical Examiner role is an essential element to expedite the completion and release of a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death to the family of the deceased.
Delays in the process can cause distress to the bereaved and prolong the length of time a patient is held in our Mortuary.
The post holder will liaise with Medical Examiners, HM Coroner's Office, Registration Services, Crematoria, Funeral Directors, next of Kin, Police, Solicitors, Social Services, tissue and organ donation co-ordinators, anatomy schools and GP Practices on a range of matters as required on a daily basis to facilitate the process of releasing deceased patients from our care.
The post holder shall provide advice and support to the recently bereaved, Medical Examiners, clinicians, funeral directors and partner organisations ensuring information sharing is managed appropriately.
Time will be divided between the Medical Examiner's Office function and the function of a Bereavement Officer on a rota basis.
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