Senior Medical Examiner Officer

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Senior Medical Examiner Officer The closing date is 26 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary To support medical examiners in their role in scrutinising the circumstances and causes of death. To be a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals, H.M coroner and registration services. To contribute to the integration and implementation of systems and processes relating to the Medical Examiners role and the national learning from deaths strategy. Ensuring internal and external qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators are managed and achieved and that medical and administrative staff involved in the process are appropriately trained and supported to fulfil their responsibilities relating to the Medical Examiner and learning from death agenda. The ME service is hosted at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is responsible for the scrutiny for all non-coronial deaths at both University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, as well as community deaths in the boroughs of Lewisham and Greenwich. Main duties of the job Provide day-to-day operational leadership and supervision to the Medical Examiner Officer team, ensuring workloads are appropriately allocated and the service is delivered safely, effectively and consistently. Act as the first point of escalation for operational issues, workload pressures and complex concerns, escalating significant risks to the Service Lead and/or Lead Medical Examiner as appropriate. Support workforce coordination, service continuity and consistent working practices across the Medical Examiner service. Be responsible for the daily management of the medical examiner officers including work allocation, performance/attendance issues, participating in recruitment, appraisal and personal development planning and aid them in their responsibility for overseeing the death certification process. About us Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Details Date posted 13 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum plus HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-KH8827 Job locations University Hospital Lewisham University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham SE13 6LH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To support medical examiners in their role in scrutinising the circumstances and