We are currently recruiting for Coroner Officers based in Hampshire.
Pay rate: Negotiable (expenses included) – please call for further information regarding pay rate.
Hours: Full time (37 hrs per week)
Contract duration: Temporary ongoing
Purpose:
To provide support to HM Senior Coroner for the investigation process for deaths that fall under the jurisdiction of s.1 of the Coroners and Justice Act (2009).
Duties:
- To process referrals from multi agencies.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports related to case investigations. Gather evidence to assist H.M. Senior Coroner in establishing the identity of the deceased to include formal identification of the body as required.
- Provide empathetic and informed support to bereaved families.
- In consultation with the H.M. Senior Coroner, open inquests.
- Ensure adequate information is provided to H.M. Senior Coroner to facilitate the release of the body to the person legally entitled.
- Ensure that post-mortems are undertaken in a timely manner under the direction of HM Senior Coroner.
- Inform and provide guidance to interested persons and other agencies/professionals as appropriate.
- Collate and record evidence and produce a case file, witness lists, and disclosure bundles as required.
- Assist in preparing and administering court proceedings for inquests as required.
Essential experience:
- Practical experience within the relevant working environment.
Apply online or contact Lucia De Felice on 07425 757587 or Terri O’Keefe on 07879 585551. You can also email lucia@peelsolutions.co.uk or terri@peelsolutions.co.uk for more information on this role.