Job summary
We are currently recruitment for several Medical Examiners on a permanent basis for 1 PA/week.

Medical Examiners are senior, independent doctors specifically trained to review deaths through a process of proportionate review, discussion with the attending practitioner and discussion with the bereaved. The Medical Examiner service delivers independent review of all deaths in both the hospital and community setting.

Main duties of the job
Medical Examiners work with Medical Examiner Officers to:

• 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.
• To 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

About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: Apply through our website

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 384-PD-EMF19080
Job locations: Medical Examiner Office, Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the advert, and attached job description for full details of the role and person specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration and licensed to practice with the GMC

Knowledge
Essential

• Candidates must have successfully completed the mandatory e-learning by the time they start the role
• Candidates must attend a face to face training session within their first 12 months in post
• MEs should have an up-to-date knowledge of causes of death and an understanding of the legal frameworks associated with the death certification process
• 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 as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Medical Examiner Office, Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Medical Examiner
Dr Amy Watret
amy.watret@nhs.net