Senior Coroner for Lincolnshire - Lincolnshire County Council

Lincolnshire County Council

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Lincoln, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

he senior coroner stands at the head of the coroner service and leads in that area to ensure that a high quality coroner service is provided to the local community that puts the bereaved at the heart of the process.

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bout the Post:

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he number of reported deaths pa is 3,000 plus. Accordingly, we appoint our senior coroner with a salary on a full-time basis.

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he Senior Coroner will also be appointed as Acting Senior Coroner for North Lincolnshire and Grimsby until a formal merger is completed.

ou 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.

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ho can apply:
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lease submit a CV and a supporting statement.
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our supporting statement should be up to two sides of A4 (no smaller than font 11).

It is important that your supporting statement fully addresses the assessment criteria detailed in b
old in the job summary section of the attached appointment pack.

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n particular please demonstrate how you meet the following criteria:

Assimilating and clarifying information
Managing work efficiently
Working with others
Communicating effectively
Exercising judgement
Possessing and Building Knowledge

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f you wish to have an informal discussion or arrange a visit, please contact James Chapple, head of registration, Celebratory and Coroners Services on

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nterviews will be held on Monday 27th February 2023
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- incolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. _

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- ur technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed. _

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_luency Duty _:
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- n accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. _

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olitically Restricted Position :
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