Inquest Team ManagerNHS
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Inquest Team Leader to join our organisation and play a pivotal role in managing inquest activities on behalf of the Health Board.In this senior role, you will lead and coordinate all inquest proceedings, ensuring a thorough investigation of factual circumstances and providing expert advice on case management. You will act as a key representative for the organisation at Coroner's Court, advocating appropriately and professionally where required.
You will offer specialist legal and procedural guidance, working closely with the Coroner and relevant stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include preparing high-quality evidence and documentation, coordinating witnesses, and ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Beyond case management, you will contribute to organisational learning and continuous improvement. This includes delivering inquest-related training, undertaking audits of case files, and advising on concerns and redress issues linked to inquests. Your work will directly support improvements in patient safety, governance, and quality of care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident leader with strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, and a passion for driving improvement through learning and accountability.
Main duties of the job
- Act on behalf of CTMUHB in the management and coordination of inquest proceedings, including investigating the factual circumstances, advising on case management, liaising with the Coroner, attending hearings, and undertaking advocacy where appropriate.
- To provide educational seminars to CTMUHB to educate staff in relation to legal, clinical and risk management issues as related to inquests.
- To work as part of the inquest team to undertake quality audits of inquest files as required, to monitor and suggest improvements to promote compliance with the rules of the Coroners Court.
- To advise on legal issues arising in Concerns/Redress matters that relate to Inquests.
- To provide substantive advice to the UHB as required which can be in written form, telephone, video conference or can involve spending time within CTMUHB and providing workshop/ad hoc advice sessions on a face-to-face basis as related to inquest work.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
Job description
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About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.