Job Description

Salary \xe2\x80\x93 Band 8, \xc2\xa330,621 - \xc2\xa334,833 (Increasing to \xc2\xa3 30,876 - \xc2\xa335,124 from September 2023, following a transitional pay award period)

Location \xe2\x80\x93 County Hall Morpeth

Northumbria Police is one of the largest police forces in the country, serving a population of 1.5 million people from a wide range of various communities, covering an area of more than 2,000 square miles.

There are around 5,800 people working at Northumbria Police and 488 more who contribute by volunteering for one of our various volunteer schemes.

A career at Northumbria Police is like no other, it\xe2\x80\x99s our people that make it an exciting and inclusive place to work \xe2\x80\x93 a place where you can let your skills shine. We are passionate about where we live and what we do, we deliver exceptional support to our communities, and we work together to make our local area a safer place for us all. Every single person at Northumbria Police is valued for their amazing contribution \xe2\x80\x93 and we are all part of something truly special.

The Role

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It\xe2\x80\x99s in our DNA to be passionate about what we do. Our teams are critical to our success, driven to deliver and always go the extra mile, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Crime Department as a Coroner\xe2\x80\x99s Officer.

You will be the main point of contact for the Coroner\xe2\x80\x99s Office and will communicate with a range of stakeholders including bereaved relatives and family representatives; doctors and other health professionals; emergency services; registrars of births and deaths; funeral directors; pathologists and mortuary staff. You will take the report of a death, create a record, and obtain all the relevant information so that the coroner can make a decision on how to proceed with the case.

This is your opportunity to join us and provide an efficient and compassionate service to the bereaved.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

\xc2\xb7 Conduct proper investigation into reports of deaths that are unnatural, violent, occurred in state detention or where the cause of death is unknown, working on the direction of HM Coroner and in conjunction with the force and medical professionals.

\xc2\xb7 Act within the scope of Coronial law, including the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, the Coroner\xe2\x80\x99s (Investigations) Regulations 2013, the Coroners (Inquests) Rules 2013, Notification of Deaths Regulations 2019 and other relevant statutory provisions and case law to ensure compliance with the Chief Coroner\xe2\x80\x99s written advice and guidance and the Human Tissue Act 2004.

\xc2\xb7 Receive reports of deaths referred to the Coroner, confirm the correct cause of death has been established, and that formal identification of the body is completed in an ethical and empathetic manner.

\xc2\xb7 Attend forensic post-mortem examinations.

\xc2\xb7 Obtain and review evidence and information to assist the judicial decision-making process

\xc2\xb7 Analyse, investigate, present and record information relevant to the circumstances of the death, attend post-mortem examinations when necessary, ensuring pathologists are provided with relevant information, that samples are dispatched appropriately, and that the integrity of exhibits is preserved in accordance with the HTA/PACE.

\xc2\xb7 Maintain contact with relatives and all Interested Persons on behalf of the Coroner, providing updates as and when necessary, to ensure the smooth progress of Coroners functions.

Would you like to learn more? For further information please view the role profile:

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll need

Essential:

\xc2\xb7 An ability to use a variety of computer programmes.

\xc2\xb7 An understanding of the work conducted by the Coroner.

\xc2\xb7 An ability to plan work, prioritise and deliver timely investigations at the direction of the coroner.

\xc2\xb7 An ability to identify problems and identify alternative options and solutions.

\xc2\xb7 Able to work as part of a team to deliver an outstanding service.

\xc2\xb7 An ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with all those who engage with the Coronial service.

\xc2\xb7 The ability to deliver difficult and sensitive messages.

\xc2\xb7 Data handling skills with a firm understanding of GDPR.

\xc2\xb7 Physical and emotional resilience to deal with the often-sensitive material which relates to death including digital material and an ability to support the resilience and wellbeing of colleagues.

Desirable:

\xc2\xb7 Experience in dealing with bereavement.

\xc2\xb7 An understanding of medical terminology.

\xc2\xb7 Investigative experience.

\xc2\xb7 Experience of the court process and rules of evidence. A knowledge of people and society. Educated to degree level or with other relevant experience.

We know it\'s important for you to feel that you\'re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Interested to learn more? For further information please contact Chris Deavin at or Darren Davies 3041

Just so you know

For any queries about the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.police.uk

All staff must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.

If your application is successful, we\xe2\x80\x99ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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