Medical Examiner

Overview

Job Summary:

We are recruiting for Medical Examiners to join our existing team for 1 PA/week based at the Royal Surrey Hospital.

• Ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements associated with the current process of certification and registration of deaths
• Scrutinise the certified cause of death offered by attending practitioners in a way that is proportionate, consistent and compliant with national guidance
• Discuss and explain the cause of death with next of kin/informants in a transparent, tactful and sympathetic manner
• Maintain comprehensive, timely records of all deaths scrutinised, enabling analysis to provide information to healthcare providers and the National Medical Examiners office

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.

There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Date posted: 03 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade:
Consultant

Salary:
Depending on experience per annum, pro rata, DoE

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 384-PD-EMF
19853

Job locations:
Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX

Job responsibilities:

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role and person specification, or contact the Lead Medical Examiner for more details.

Essential

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration

Skills

• Ability to manage sensitive information under tight timescales with a proportionate approach
• Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS is required.
• Certificate of Sponsorship:
  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
• UK Registration:
  Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer name:
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address:
Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX

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