Medical Examiner Officer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our existing team in the Medical Examiner Office at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The purpose of the service is to provide independent oversight and safeguards for the scrutiny of all non-coronial deaths. The successful applicant will work closely alongside the existing team of Medical Examiner Officers and Medical Examiners in the scrutiny of deceased patients' medical records within the Trust; ensuring the provision of a high quality, robust Medical Examiner Service underpinned by National guidance.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant should have a good working knowledge of the medical examiner system and the coronial process and how the two interact. A good knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and diagnoses surrounding causes of death are key to the role, and good communication skills are essential when dealing with relatives of the deceased, medical staff and allied professionals. Experience in dealing with bereaved families will be highly beneficial for this role. Full training and support will be offered with regular supervision and networking opportunities with other Medical Examiner Officers through the Regional Medical Examiner Officer. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 01 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 002011
• Job locations: Trust Headquarters LTHT, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Mr Reece Wolfenden Head of Bereavement and Medical Examiner Services reece.wolfenden@nhs.net 0113 2066268

** previous applicants need not apply **

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our existing team in the Medical Examiner Office at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The purpose of the service is to provide independent oversight and safeguards for the scrutiny of all non-coronial deaths.

The successful applicant will work closely alongside the existing team of Medical Examiner Officers and Medical Examiners in the scrutiny of deceased patients' medical records within the Trust; ensuring the provision of a high quality, robust Medical Examiner Service underpinned by National guidance.

Why you should join our Team

The Medical Examiner Office plays is an integral role within the Trust relating to the Learning from Deaths workstream.

The service reviews over 6000 patient deaths per year, which in line with national guidance require review from the Medical Examiner. The post holder will support the Medical Examiner, working in collaboration with healthcare professional to provide and independent and proportionate review of deaths. In addition, the post holder will be a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals, His Majesty's Coroner and registration services.

What you will bring to the role

The successful applicant should have a good working knowledge of the medical examiner system and the coronial process and how the two interact. A good knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and diagnoses surrounding causes of death are key to the role, and good communication skills are essential when dealing with relatives of the deceased, medical staff and allied professionals.

Experience in dealing with bereaved families will be highly beneficial for this role. Full training and support will be offered with regular supervision and networking opportunities with other Medical Examiner Officers through the Regional Medical Examiner Officer.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.