Coroner Investigation Officer

4 weeks ago


Bootle, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

We have an exciting role become available for an experienced Coroner's Officer to join Merseyside Police at their staiton In Bootle.

This is a temporary role for 12 months and you will be working Monday to Friday.

JOB PURPOSE:

- To Investigate sudden, suspicious, unnatural or violent deaths, and all deaths of persons in custody or state detention on behalf of the Senior Coroners, to ensure that they are able to discharge their statutory duties.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Gather, collate, record and co-ordinate all evidence in respect of every death reported, to ensure that the coroner is in full possession of all the relevant facts, information and evidence upon which to make fully informed judicial decisions. Conduct interviews and undertake research and, where necessary offer alternative solutions to accessing information to facilitate the holding of an inquest.
- Where the Coroner requires a post mortem to be conducted, make arrangements for this to take place. Brief pathologists either personally or in written format with the deceased's medical history and matters relevant to the facilitation of the post mortem, taking into account other interested persons and stakeholders.
- Co-ordinate forensic agencies to arrange for analytical testing of pathological specimens taken at autopsy and of samples of medication or other substances seized in the investigation according to the requirements of the Human Tissues Act.
- Build and maintain relationships with agencies and organisations that are pivotal in the Coroner's process. Ensure that links are developed with staff at all levels within the Force and with external partners to foster good working relationships, thereby providing a quality service
- Liaise with bereaved families to provide professional, compassionate and timely advice to ensure that they are kept fully informed throughout the investigation and understand the processes. Provide support to persons identifying or viewing the deceased.
- Provide clear advice and guidance to doctors, pathologists, funeral directors, other interested persons and stakeholders to ensure that the purpose of the Coroner's inquest is understood and that the correct procedures and compliance with legislation is followed. Where UK citizens die abroad, coordinate the Foreign Office, British Embassies and funeral directors to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
- Coordinate the arrangements for inquests, notify and summons all the relevant parties, book the date and prepare all necessary documentation to ensure that the Coroner is able to conclude the inquest within the timescales prescribed by legislation.
- Plan, prepare and deliver bespoke training and presentations in dealing with death, internally i.e. student officers, special constables, Senior Investigating Officer / Family Liaison Officer Courses and externally i.e. prison officers, medical practitioners, H&S officers, charities and support group organisations.
- Represent Merseyside Police and HM Coroner at a senior level on external multi-agency panels i.e. Child Death Overview Panels (that exist to review specific cases and work to prevent further preventable deaths) and the Merseyside Resilience Forum (a collaboration of multi-agency services working together to prepare for emergencies on Merseyside.)
- Investigate items of treasure trove found by members of the public. Liaise with the British Museum to ascertain identification and value of found items in order to present a report to HM Coroner and arrange inquests as directed.
- Arrange and manage inquests at Court and guide bereaved families through the death certification and inquest process.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

- The postholder should be educated and qualified to NVQ level 4 or equivalent in view of the requirement to produce comprehensive and legally compliant reports, involving investigation and analysis of specialist and complex information.
- The postholder should also have either attained the University Certificate in Professional Development in Coroners Law and Bereavement, Medico-legal Death Investigation or Fundamental Medicine for the Coroner or once in post, attend the mandatory Coroner's Officer training as directed by the Chief Coroner, two day course three times per year.
- Have the proven experience in an investigative capacity and be familiar with evidential requirements.
- Have a detailed knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology in order to be able to ascertain if a death is natural /unnatural; converse with consultants, GPs and other medical practitioners over causes of death; provide advice to pathologists on possible lines of investigation and explain causes of death in layman's terms to bereaved families.
- Must be able to conduct investigations into the cause of death if the initial information on the death report is insufficient for a medical practitioner to issue a certificate i.e. know what information is required an



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