Job overview

As part of Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust development of the Medical Examiner service, we have an exciting opportunity for a  Medical Examiner Officer (Band 5) with a view to gaining experience and progressing to a Senior Medical Examiner Officer (Band 6). 

Candidates with recent demonstrable experience as a Senior Medical Examiner Officer, are also welcome to apply for consideration at Band 6 level.

This role has been developed as part of the national implementation of the Medical Examiner service throughout England and Wales and as such will be involved in the development of the service across East Surrey. The successful candidate will have a proactive role in supporting the service, 

As a  Medical Examiner Officer, you will support the management of the Medical Examiner's office and work closely with the Medical Examiner team supporting them in their role of scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death of patients focusing on community deaths.  

The role requires someone with a degree level education or equivalent experience; either with a professional clinical background or relevant experience in the bereavement or coroner service, as well as the ability to talk to bereaved families in a sensitive and appropriate manner.

As the role involves reviewing medical notes and working closely with doctors from all disciplines and grades, an understanding of medical terminology.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.