Medical Examiner

makeitcountmarketing; Stafford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

A modern healthcare provider in Stafford is seeking a qualified Medical Examiner to enhance understanding of care impacts. The role requires scrutinising death reviews and identifying learning opportunities, ensuring accurate death certification. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, GMC registration, and five years of clinical experience. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. This position offers a part-time, fixed-term contract with a competitive salary ranging from £105,504 to £139,882 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years as a medical practitioner.
• Currently practising clinically.
• Knowledge of causes of death and certification processes.
• Broad medical knowledge for scrutiny and learning.

Responsibilities

• Scrutinise medical examiner reviews.
• Identify learning opportunities.
• Develop methods to reduce inaccuracies in death certificates.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Digitally competent

Flexibility to work across sites

Education

Medical degree

Specialist registration with GMC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) as a Medical Examiner. Vacancies have arisen within the current team of Medical Examiners based at the County Hospital site in Stafford. We are looking for a qualified clinician who is naturally curious, data‑friendly and ready to lead the way in developing our understanding of the impact of the care we provide in both acute and non‑acute settings. You will be based at the County Hospital office (no remote work) and will be supported with an office base and administrative support.

Main Duties

• Scrutinise medical examiner reviews, including reviewing and discussing proposed causes of death with practitioners and the bereaved, conducting proportionate review of relevant medical records (electronic and paper).
• Identify potential learning opportunities in line with the NHS Learning From Deaths framework.
• Develop and improve methods for reducing inaccuracies in death certificates and increasing confidence in Learning From Deaths.

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. It serves around three million people across two sites – Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. We are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research and are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

We value inclusion, provide equal opportunities for career development, and are committed to diversity. All our employees make a valuable contribution and are supported through a wide range of development packages.

Details

• Date posted: 23 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 3 years
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 205‑7672563
• Job location: County Hospital, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3SA

Responsibilities

The role involves scrutinising and reviewing causes of death in collaboration with clinicians and the bereaved, conducting record reviews, and identifying learning opportunities.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Medical degree.
• Specialist registration and full license to practice in the UK with the GMC.

Clinical Experience & Training

• Minimum five years as a medical practitioner.
• Currently practising clinically.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of causes of death and death certification processes.
• Broad medical knowledge enabling scrutiny and recognition of learning opportunities.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working as a Medical Examiner.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Good attendance record.
• Digitally competent, experienced with Microsoft Office and bespoke systems.
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients, and relatives’ dignity, privacy, and cultural and religious beliefs.

Desirable Skills

• Flexibility to work across hospital sites.

Legal & Administrative Information

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check, subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Skilled Worker applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from each country of residence of 12 months or more in the past 10 years, including adult dependants. Guidance can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust, County Hospital, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3SA. Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk