Inquest Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
This Inquest Manager role involves leading the day-to-day functions of the Inquests Team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. You will be the central point of contact for all Inquest matters, routinely preparing for and representing the Trust at hearings. The role includes managing Inquests, making risk management recommendations, and ensuring timely disclosure of documentation. You will also lead pre-Inquest meetings, provide support to witnesses, and contribute to staff training on Inquest processes.
Essential criteria
- Degree in Law or relevant legal qualification or extensive experience equivalent to the same
- Relevant postgraduate legal qualification
- Relevant legal experience related to healthcare
Desirable criteria
- LLM or similar master's degree
- Diploma in Inquests management
- Knowledge and Experience
- In-depth knowledge of Coroners and Justice Act 2009; The Coroners (Inquests) Rules 2013; Coroner's Bench Rules
- Experience of working with very senior and specialist health care teams and the ability to dissipate tense situations
- Proven experience of working within legal environment and dealing with complex legal and ethical issues
- Understanding of relevant Government health strategies and standards, current NHS agenda, and legal system
- Knowledge of illness processes & biology
- Communication Skills
- Ability to communicate complex and/or contentious information clearly, accurately, and sensitively
- Degree in Law or relevant legal qualification or extensive experience equivalent to the same
- Relevant postgraduate legal qualification
- Relevant legal experience related to healthcare
- LLM or similar master's degree
- Diploma in Inquests management
- Knowledge and Experience
- In-depth knowledge of Coroners and Justice Act 2009; The Coroners (Inquests) Rules 2013; Coroner's Bench Rules
- Experience of working with very senior and specialist health care teams and the ability to dissipate tense situations
- Proven experience of working within legal environment and dealing with complex legal and ethical issues
- Understanding of relevant Government health strategies and standards, current NHS agenda, and legal system
- Knowledge of illness processes & biology
- Communication Skills
- Ability to communicate complex and/or contentious information clearly, accurately, and sensitively
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inquest Manager
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Inquest Manager.
You will manage the day-to-day functions of the Inquests Team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT), operating as one of the central points of contact for all Inquest matters within the Trust.
Routinely prepare for and represent the Trust at Inquest hearings, and provide specialist support for Trust witnesses attending.
Main duties of the job
Manage Inquests involving the Trust, making, and recording risk management recommendations and outcomes following each case including obtaining assurance that divisions have completed any actions arising from Prevention of Future Death reports.
Lead the administration of all matters notified by the coroner and their officers, identifying appropriate witnesses, advising the coroner's office, ensuring timely disclosure of documentation in accordance with statutory requirements under the Coroner's and Justice Act 2009.
You will be responsible for the day-to day management of Inquests and and lead pre-Inquest meetings with Trust witnesses, providing informed, empathetic support and guidance on potential issues that may arise.
Instruct legal representation (under the authority of the Senior Inquest Advocate) when appropriate.In a
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