• Job Description

  Req#: C9165-25-02-090?language=en&page=352&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  37.5 hours per week

  An opportunity has arisen to work within the small team of the medical examiners office, to assist in supporting the service and impact on the care of bereaved families.

  The successful applicant will essentially be a people person - caring, methodical, calm under pressure, IT literate, team player. Good interpersonal and telephone skills are essential as the job involves daily contact with bereaved families, and the ability to work as part of a team is essential. The office is very busy, mentally taxing, and sometimes emotionally demanding. The successful candidate will need to work very closely with the Bereavement Officer, Medical Examiners, Coroner's office and Register office to ensure that statutory and mandatory paperwork is completed correctly, ensuring that bereaved families are given an excellent and compassionate service.

  Previous applicants need not apply

  Main duties of the job

  The MEO team will assist medical examiners in their role in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death in line with Department of Health proposals.

  MEOs will sensitively communicate with the bereaved about the death of their loved one, offering advice and guidance on next steps and facilitating meetings with appropriate medical staff and / or nurses, dependent on individual need.

  About us

  The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

  As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

  But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

  All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

  Certificates of Sponsorship

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  Details

  Date posted

  20 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro rata/per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9165-25-02-090

  Job locations

  The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

  Moorgate Road

  Rotherham

  South Yorkshire

  S60 2UD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
  • Relevant experience working in a healthcare setting with multidisciplinary teams across organisational boundaries.
  • General knowledge of clinical/medical terminology.

  Desirable

  • Relevant experience of the workings of a Medical Examiners Office
  • Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities
  • following a death.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to GCSE A-C / NVQ 3 or equivalent experience in a English & Maths.
  • A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities.
  • Completed e-LfH MEO training.
  • Advanced communication skills including demonstrable experience of dealing with highly sensitive situations.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Sound knowledge of clinical / medical terminology that enables informed discussion about causes/circumstances of death.
  • Knowledge of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 in reference to the ME system.
  • Good understanding of the ME function and operational remit.
  • Competent with IT software systems including Word and Excel.
  • Good understanding of the Caldicott principles.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of various faith groups funeral wishes/practices to enable respectful compliance with tight and specific timescales
  • and procedures.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations
  • Relevant experience working in a healthcare setting with multidisciplinary teams across organisational boundaries.
  • General knowledge of clinical/medical terminology.

  Desirable

  • Relevant experience of the workings of a Medical Examiners Office
  • Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities
  • following a death.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to GCSE A-C / NVQ 3 or equivalent experience in a English & Maths.
  • A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities.
  • Completed e-LfH MEO training.
  • Advanced communication skills including demonstrable experience of dealing with highly sensitive situations.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Sound knowledge of clinical / medical terminology that enables informed discussion about causes/circumstances of death.
  • Knowledge of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 in reference to the ME system.
  • Good understanding of the ME function and operational remit.
  • Competent with IT software systems including Word and Excel.
  • Good understanding of the Caldicott principles.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of various faith groups funeral wishes/practices to enable respectful compliance with tight and specific timescales
  • and procedures.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

  Moorgate Road

  Rotherham

  South Yorkshire

  S60 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

  Moorgate Road

  Rotherham

  South Yorkshire

  S60 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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