Medical Examiner Officer

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Medical Examiner Officer to support and develop the  Medical Examiner Service, which is based at the Royal Derby Hospital site and  the Queen's Hospital Burton site. You will have highly developed communication and organisational skills which will  have been obtained by working in bereavement, clinical or similar role which will  predominately support the Medical Examiner in the scrutiny of deaths which occur in  the hospital. An excellent understanding of medical terminology and the death  certification process is essential. You will be providing a professional, sensitive and compassionate service, dealing  with bereaved relatives and aggrieved callers and be exposed to distressing and  emotive situations. The role will require working closely with clinical and non-clinical  staff, the Medical Examiners, Bereavement Office, and the Coroner’s Office. The  role is primarily based at the Royal Derby Hospital, but you will be expected to work  flexibly between sites as the service requires. You will also be expected to work  weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis. Advanced IT and literacy skills and experience of using a range of IT applications will  be required. Applicants will be required to have completed the Medical Examiner  Officer Core e-Learning modules prior to appointment.

Main duties of the job

You will be providing a professional, sensitive and compassionate service, dealing with bereaved relatives and aggrieved callers and be exposed to distressing and emotive situations.   The role will require working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff, the Medical Examiners, Bereavement Office, and the Coroner’s Office.  The role is primarily based at the Royal Derby Hospital, but you will be expected to work flexibly between sites as the service requires.

Advanced IT and literacy skills and experience of using a range of IT applications will be required.  Applicants will be required to have completed the Medical Examiner Officer Core e-Learning modules prior to appointment.

Closing date of applications: 09 June 2026

Interview date: 23 June 2026

If you are interested in this post, it is advised that you submit your application as  soon as possible before the closing date. Due to the high volume of applications, we  may decide to close the advert before the closing date. For further details please contact: Mrs Sue Monkhouse, Lead Medical Examiner  Officer, on 01332 786025 or by email [email protected]

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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