Area Coroner

**Job information**

Post No. POSN001836 - HM Area Coroner

HM Area Coroner for Newport City, Monmouthshire, Torfaen, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent (Gwent Area)

£96,572 per annum

Closing date: midnight 26th April 2024

The Area Coroner will work closely with the Senior Coroner to provide judicial leadership to the coroner team as well as conducting their own coroner investigations and inquests. The Area Coroner is the nominated deputy for the Senior Coroner when the Senior Coroner is absent, and will be expected on occasion to be available out of hours.

You will be required to demonstrate knowledge and experience of coroner law and of basic medicine, have proven skills in conducting investigations and an understanding of court procedure. You will also need to demonstrate the excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal with sensitive situations.

Who can apply:
Statutory Terms of the Appointment:
Once a Coroner is appointed they are then a Judicial Office holder until they reach the age of 75 years (compulsory retirement age) unless they choose to resign or are removed by the Lord Chief Justice or Lord Chancellor prior to their 75th birthday.

How to apply:
Closing date: midnight 26th April 2024

Interview invitations will be sent out: w/c 20th May 2024

Proposed Interview date: 3rd June 2024

Notification

The vacancy for this post has been notified to the Chief Coroner and Lord Chancellor (as required by statute).

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