Medical Examiner with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
Verify with employer. This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible skilled worker visa applicants, but candidates must confirm their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer before applying.
Job Details
Company: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Salary: £114,099 to £166,585 a year pro rata
Schedule: Part-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Experience
Experience: Qualifications
Application Deadline: 21 May 2026
Reference Number: 388-7939420-M&D
About the Role
The Medical Examiner Service in Torbay and South Devon welcomes applications to join our well-established team. We are looking for 2 General Practitioners or Consultants registered as a medical practitioner throughout the previous 5 years at the date of application. The ideal candidates will have extensive experience of working within Primary Care and Community Services settings.
Key Responsibilities
The post is part of a team of Medical Examiners who scrutinise deaths and support medical colleagues in determining accurate causes of deaths. Supported by Medical Examiner Officers, you will review the clinical notes and liaise with next of kin to assess any points of learning and or feedback for improvement.
About the Medical Examiner Role
In 2007, in response to the recommendations of the Shipman Inquiry, the Department of Health called for reform of the current death certification process. Based upon the Inquiry’s findings, the Department of Health proposed that a new role of Medical Examiner be established within healthcare environments. Medical Examiners (MEs) are appropriately trained senior doctors who verify clinical information on Medical Certificates of Cause of Death (MCCDs), ensuring appropriate referrals to the Coroner and accuracy and consistency of MCCD content.
Essential Qualifications
As per person specification. ME training completed.
Essential Experience
As per person specification.
Desirable Qualifications
Current experience in community setting.
About Us
The Torbay and South Devon Medical Examiner Service is hosted at Torbay Hospital and is responsible for scrutiny of all non coronial deaths within the Torbay and South Devon locality. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality services to our community and supporting our medical colleagues in death certification processes.
Why Work With Us
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing excellent healthcare services to our community. As an employer, we value diversity and inclusion, offering supportive working environments with opportunities for professional development. Our Medical Examiner Service is a key part of our healthcare provision, ensuring the highest standards in death certification processes.
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. The Trust offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates. 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact: Cath Parnell (Chief Of Staff)
Email: cath.parnell@nhs.net
Phone: 07793894501
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website.
Application Checklist for International Applicants
Before applying, ensure you have:
- Verified your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa with the employer
- Obtained criminal record certificates from all countries where you have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Current UK professional registration or confirmation of eligibility
- Completed the Medical Examiner Core Modules
- Documentation proving your experience in death reporting, MCCDs, and Coroner referrals
>li>Confirmed that the employer can provide a certificate of sponsorship
Employer Website
For more information about Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, please visit: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk
Privacy Notice
Please review Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice at https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/about-us/data-protection/privacy-and-cookies/ for information on how your data will be used during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Further Information
Please note that this vacancy is subject to the terms and conditions of employment applicable to Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. Supporting documents should be uploaded as part of your application on the NHS Jobs website.