Medical Examiner Officer | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. 

Job Title: Medical Examiner Officer

Contract Type: Permanent

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at Medical Examiner Southampton as a customer-focused, friendly and enthusiastic individual. 

As part of our team you will deliver a now statutory requirement of review following death.

You will work closely with both hospital and community clinicians to ensure robust scrutiny and great communication at this time of great importance for families.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

 We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

 Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

 We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

The successful candidate will be responsible for working alongside the medical examiners and other MEOs in order to facilitate timely and effective review of cases.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include;

To act as an intermediary voice between the bereaved, clinicians and bereavement service.

To establish and resolve any concerns relating to a patients death. Work with medical examiners to aid them in their responsibility for overseeing the death certification process for all deceased patients in both hospital and community settings.

Provide preliminary scrutiny and accurate documentation to aid and establish the cause of death.

You are a remote customer-facing service and require excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

You should have an inquiring mind and attention to detail.

You must be empathetic, professional reliable and proficient in using IT systems. 

The role is 15 hours a week and the office is open 8.30-4.30 Monday to Friday (No weekends or BH). 

This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026