Child Death Review Co-ordinator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 30
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 12/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an organised and motivated Child Death Review Coordinator to join the Safeguarding Team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months, working 30 hours per week. The post holder will act as a central point of contact for sensitive and confidential information, coordinating with partner agencies to support the statutory Child Death Review process across Somerset and Dorset. Key responsibilities include managing information, supporting meetings, and maintaining accurate records. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator committed to improving outcomes for children and families.
Essential criteria
- Please also see attached Person Specification.
- - Educated to diploma Level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
- - Significant administrative/ secretarial experience including initiating and maintaining office systems.
- - Demonstrable experience in dealing with the public and dealing with sensitive, highly confidential and distressing information.
- - Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- - Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
- - Knowledge of NHS issues.
- Please also see attached Person Specification.
- -Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills: capable of constructing and delivering clear information/ instructions to colleagues and service users.
- -Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment, with highly distressing information and able to accurately multi-task.
- -Effective team working.
- -Minute taking.
- -Ability to work without supervision.
- -Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.
- -An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
- -Professional, calm and efficient manner.
- -Commitment to continuing professional development.
- -Positive and flexible approach to work.
- Please also see attached Person Specification.
- - Educated to diploma Level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
- - Significant administrative/ secretarial experience including initiating and maintaining office systems.
- - Demonstrable experience in dealing with the public and dealing with sensitive, highly confidential and distressing information.
- - Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- - Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
- - Knowledge of NHS issues.
- Please also see attached Person Specification.
- -Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills: capable of constructing and delivering clear information/ instructions to colleagues and service users.
- -Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment, with highly distressing information and able to accurately multi-task.
- -Effective team working.
- -Minute taking.
- -Ability to work without supervision.
- -Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.
- -An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
- -Professional, calm and efficient manner.
- -Commitment to continuing professional development.
- -Positive and flexible approach to work.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 20d
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NHS Dorset
Child Death Review Co-ordinator
The closing date is 12 October 2026
Job summary
We
are seeking an organised and motivated Child Death Review Coordinator to join
the Safeguarding Team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months, working 30 hours per
week. This is an important administrative and coordinator role supporting the
statutory Child Death Review process across Somerset and Dorset. Travel will be expected.
The post holder will act as a central point of contact for sensitive and
confidential information, coordinating with a range of partner agencies to
support the Child Death Review process, including health services, local
authorities, police and coroners. The role involves managing information,
supporting meetings and maintaining accurate records to ensure the effective
delivery of the Child Death Review function. This is an excellent opportunity
for an experienced administrator who is highly organised, able to work with
sensitive information and committed to improving outcomes for children and
families.
Main duties of the job
The Child Death Review Coordinator provides specialist
administrative support to the statutory Child Death Review process, ensuring
that sensitive information is managed securely and statutory timescales are
met. The role acts as the central point of contact for child death
notifications and coordinates information gathering
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