Location
University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£39,959 per annum

About the Role
As a Senior Medical Examiner Officer, you will support medical examiners in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death. You will act as a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals, H.M. Coroner, and registration services. You will contribute to the integration and implementation of systems and processes relating to the Medical Examiner role and the national learning from deaths strategy. You will ensure that internal and external qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators are managed and achieved, and that medical and administrative staff involved in the process are appropriately trained and supported to fulfil their responsibilities relating to the Medical Examiner and learning from death agenda.
The Medical Examiner service, hosted at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, is responsible for scrutiny of all non-coronial deaths at both University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, as well as community deaths in the boroughs of Lewisham and Greenwich.
In this role, you will be responsible for the daily management of staff, including work allocation, performance monitoring, and sickness absence management in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures. You will also be responsible for the Personal Development Reviews (PDRs) of the Medical Examiner Officers and the management of the department’s annual leave and sickness using the E-rostering system. You will work with all staff to foster a culture that is developmental, flexible, and supportive, facilitating effective multidisciplinary relationships.

Experience
Experience in managing staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams within a healthcare or related setting is essential. Familiarity with Medical Examiner processes and the learning from deaths agenda is highly desirable.

About you
You are a proactive and supportive leader with excellent communication skills. You are able to manage performance and sickness absence effectively, promote a positive and flexible working culture, and work collaboratively across disciplines. You are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring high standards of care and compliance.

Qualifications
Relevant healthcare or management qualifications are preferred. Training and experience related to Medical Examiner services and NHS policies will be advantageous.