Medical Examiner in Pathology

We are seeking to expand our pool of MEs and are looking for a couple of people (1.00 PA available) to join our ME service team. The team sits within the Networked Care Division with professional oversight by the Medical Associate Director, Patient Safety.

The ME posts have been created by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in response to observations made in the Third Report of the Shipman Inquiry. The introduction of the statutory ME system on September 9th 2024 promotes robust, transparent and independent scrutiny of non-coronial deaths, and hold a vital role in the learning from deaths agenda. MEs report, via the lead ME, to the regional ME, and they work closely with the Coroner and Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Further information regarding the role of MEs can be found on the RCpath website. Applications from GP's and Paediatricians are encouraged.

There is flexibility in terms of hours worked e.g. 4 hours per week (1 PA) or fewer hours (2 hours per week, 2 hours every other week etc.). Remote working options are also available although staff will be expected to be on-site for their training/induction. The MEs are supported by the ME Officer team based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Successful candidates would be expected to attend quarterly half-days in support of their learning and development.

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust achieved Foundation Trust status on 1stJune 2006 and was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is one of the largest general hospital Trusts in the country and is Reading's biggest employer.

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our most recent CQC inspection we have been rated as 'Good' with inspectors reporting we have made significant improvements.