CORONER'S OFFICER

In this role you will act as a representative of the HM Senior Coroner for Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire, acting as a first point of contact when a death is reported to the coroner. Initiating enquiries and evidence gathering, arranging for post mortem examinations as appropriate to the individual case.

You will manage a personal; workload of assigned cases, managing the process from reporting through to closure, generating, distributing appropriate accurate and complete paperwork at all stages, monitoring progress to ensure timely completion of all cases, gathering evidence on behalf of the Senior Coroner to enable and support judicial decision making and ensuring a quality service to bereaved families.

You will provide advice and guidance to relatives, doctors, funeral directors and other interested parties to ensure that the role of the Coroner is understood and correct procedures relating to the Coroner’s enquiry are followed.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate prior learning in Medicine, Law or Investigative Practice and have an understanding of the role of the Coroners Service.

Experience of providing a professional service to customers, working in an emotionally challenging environment is essential.

In this role you must be a confident user of computers and IT packages, be organised and have a methodical approach to work with ability to meet deadlines.

A successful applicant will have ability to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships; be respectful, empathetic and non-judgemental and be able to maintain professional standards at all times.

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Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

We are committed to increasing the diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Hull City Council embraces the principles of WorkSmart and this post has been identified as a suitable role. WorkSmart principles create opportunities facilitating a combination of working in the office, adhoc homeworking, or working from various locations, therefore being flexible about where/ how you carry out your role, the specific opportunities available will be discussed at interview.