Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated medical professional to join our team as a Medical Examiner at University College London Hospitals (UCLH). The ideal candidate will be resilient, clinically credible, possess integrity, and have strong communication skills to engage effectively with a diverse range of people.The postholder will be part of a team of Medical Examiners based at UCLH, which includes scrutinising all inpatient deaths at UCLH, the Royal Marsden Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), Moorfields Eye Hospital, and Camden Community. This role is critical in ensuring the accurate and independent review of patients' deaths and the proper completion of death certification processes. It presents a unique opportunity to ensure compliance with national guidelines while supporting bereaved families during challenging times.You will collaborate closely with clinicians and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality services.

Main duties of the job

• Scrutinise certified causes of death to ensure compliance with national protocols and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including coroners, healthcare providers, and faith leaders.
• Conduct sensitive discussions with bereaved families to explain the causes of death and address concerns.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits, and training to improve death certification processes and patient safety.

About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8183
Job locations: University College London Hospitals, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Performance
Essential

• Medical practitioner registered and licensed to practise in the UK by the GMC.
• Candidates must have successfully completed the mandatory e-learning modules by the time they start the role. Candidates must attend a face-to-face training session within the first three months in post.
• MEs should have up-to-date knowledge of causes of death and an understanding of the legal frameworks associated with death certification processes.
• IT skills including use of email and commonly used software.
• Ability to manage and comply with sensitive information-based processes under tight timescales with a proportionate approach.
• Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity

Experience Safety and Quality - Clinical Governance
Essential

• Knowledge of local and national clinical governance systems and an understanding of how the ME can work collaboratively to improve patient safety by identifying sub-optimal clinical and organisational performance.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University College London Hospitals, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Quality
Janet Coninx
j.coninx@nhs.net

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.