Main area: Medical Examiner

Grade: Consultant

Hours: Part time - 1 session per week

Job ref: 188-MT10326

Site: Southampton General Hospital

Town: Southampton

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478

Closing: 01/04/2026

This post has 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 medical examiner system promotes robust, transparent and independent scrutiny of death certification processes

Post to commence as soon as recruitment process allows - looking for someone who can work a specified day.

You need to have sound medical experience, investigative nature, clear communication and a passion for people.

Small team who work closely but network widely.

The role is the last opportunity to care for someone following death.


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