FAQs
What is the primary role of a Medical Examiner Officer?
The primary role of a Medical Examiner Officer is to support the Medical Examiners in scrutinizing the circumstances and causes of death and to act as a point of contact for relatives, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
Who will the Medical Examiner Officer provide support to?
The Medical Examiner Officer will provide support to relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals, General Practitioners, hospice and practice staff, as well as HM Coroner and registration services.
What kind of systems and processes will the Medical Examiner Officer help implement?
The Medical Examiner Officer will support the integration and implementation of systems and processes relating to the Medical Examiner role and the national learning from deaths strategy.
Is this position solely focused on the Medical Examiner role?
No, this position is principally a Medical Examiner Officer role but there is overlap with the Bereavement Officer role.
What kind of service is the Medical Examiner Officer expected to provide?
The Medical Examiner Officer is expected to provide an exemplar service to the Medical Examiners, families of the deceased, and the Lead Medical Examiner.
How will the Medical Examiner Officer support mortality systems?
The Medical Examiner Officer will support the mortality systems of various stakeholders, such as Trusts, GPs, and hospices, by providing relevant data necessary to manage and achieve internal and external qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators.
Where can I find more information about Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?
More information about Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can be found by viewing the "OUH At a Glance" document provided by OUHospitals on Issuu.
What are the core values of the Trust?
The core values of the Trust include compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence, collectively described as delivering compassionate excellence.
Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this position?
For further details or informal visits, you can contact Beverley Smith, Bereavement Services Manager, at beverley.smith@ouh.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01865 851115. You can also contact Lorraine Wormald, Lead Medical Examiner Officer, at 01865 740 459.