Job overview
The Inquest Team are responsible for providing the Coroner with records as requested in relation to the Inquest being heard ensuring at all times that adherence to the Data Protection Act 2018. The post holder will:
- Ensure the department commitment to customer service and immediate access/response is a priority verbally or via email to internal and external stakeholders
- Produce detailed analytical reports as required for the Care Units and Senior Managers regarding Inquests, distributing to relevant managers and directors
- Work to and comply at all times with the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Work within the department, and to assist in providing a comprehensive administration quality assurance service, which supports all records either in electronic or paper format
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Following extraction from electronic and paper records ensure all papers are scanned and catalogued to the appropriate folders/files.
- Complete bundling and pagination as required for the Coroner.
- To assist in sorting of all incoming post and ensure distribution to the correct person/s, and to ensure that all out going post is in accordance with Trust policy.
- To send post recorded delivery where required.
- To assist in checking that the office is well presented.
- Photocopying and word processing documents, letters, emails and reports when required. Post holder must have a standard level of keyboard skills and able to use Microsoft Office programmes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge Experience of Microsoft Office programmes Experience of meeting administration Experience of working within a team and providing support to more than one person. Experience of working in health/social care setting. Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and of working with sensitive information Experience of successfully establishing, maintaining and developing administration systems
Desirable
- Experience of working in health/social care setting. Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and of working with sensitive information Experience of successfully establishing, maintaining and developing administration systems
education
Essential
- At Least 3 GCSEs A-C Grade to include English or equivalent keyboard skills Able to demonstrate a good level of English language and grammar commensurate with composing own letters and ability to proof read documentation Experience of database management
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This advert is for Inquest Team Administrator with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Wickford, East of England, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Pro rota. The contract type is 2 months (Fixed Term Contract). The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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