Role Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our Medical Examiner service. We are recruiting for a Medical Examiner Officer to join the Trust as part of the Medical Examiner system in England and Wales. The aim of this service is to be able to review all deaths not under the jurisdiction of HM Coroner across North, Mid, and East Devon.
Medical Examiner Officers (MEO) are the backbone of the service and support the Medical Examiners (ME) in their role of independently scrutinising deaths and ensuring that the ME service runs smoothly and effectively.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
You will work as part of a team of Medical Examiner Officers, supporting all Medical Examiners across a broad range of responsibilities. A key aspect of the role involves proactively contacting the relatives of deceased patients on behalf of the Medical Examiner, to establish whether they have any concerns or questions about the death.
You will collaborate with healthcare professionals, Coronial services, Registration services, and General Practitioners to ensure the work of the Medical Examiner's office is carried out in a timely, efficient, and sensitive manner. Additionally, you will manage information to ensure that both internal and external qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators are monitored and achieved.
Close working relationships with the Mortuary team, Coronial services, and Registrar services are essential to provide a gold standard experience for bereaved families.
The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate a high level of tact and diplomacy, given the sensitive nature of the role. You will be joining a close-knit and friendly team that works collaboratively and maintains a strong 'can-do' attitude.
Candidates are expected to attend a face-to-face or online RCPath Medical Examiner Officer training day (subject to course availability) within six months of appointment.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours a week
Interview Date: Provisionally 25th September 2025.
For further information please contact: Nicola Gleave Lead Medical Examiner Officer on 01392 408396 or nicola.gleave@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
