Wakefield Council have exciting opportunities to fill Coroner's Officer posts within the Coroner's Service which forms part of the essential support team working for the Coroner. Wakefield Council is the relevant authority for the West Yorkshire Eastern Coroner's Service, covering the Local Authority areas of Leeds and Wakefield. The Coroner's Service have in excess of 3,600 deaths per year reported to the Coroner and hear in excess of 900 Inquests, many of which are high profile and attract extensive media interest. You must be able to work independently providing a confidential, efficient and professional service on behalf of the Coroner. This role is very demanding, varied and satisfying. You need to be aware that you will be exposed to information and documentation that will be emotionally challenging due to dealing with deaths that are violent or unnatural. The Coroner's Service work very closely with West Yorkshire Police and other professional bodies to deliver Coroner Services. The Service has a Coroner's Database with a Case Management function, successful candidates will need to be computer literate and have the responsibility to manage personal information and data, and attention to detail is paramount. Scale 8 Coroner's Officers will be required to:- Receive, record, and investigate deaths report to the Coroner by the Police and Health professionals. Take lead responsibility for cases as assigned and to progress under own initiative with minimum supervision. Initiate contact with the next of kin, relevant medical practitioners, and other agencies/organisations in order to provide a full and comprehensive summary of each death to enable HM Coroner to discharge their duties. Ensure IT systems are updated and maintained in a timely manner, to maintain an auditable record of all activity relating to all reports of deaths, that fall within the jurisdiction of HM Coroner. To provide an on-call 24-hour / 7 days per week rota service. Obtain statements and relevant documentation from witnesses, relatives and other interested parties in order to prepare and present reports for Coronial procedures, identifying and resolving, where possible, any discrepancies, ensuring accuracy in documentation. You must have the ability and commitment to stay and work outside core office hours should an urgent death referral be reported to the Coroner which needs to be dealt with as a priority. Want to Know More? If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Marie Silvester. Tel: 01924 302180 E-mail: msilvester@wakefield.gov.uk To apply please click the Apply Now link below.