About this role
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.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent) and further 2 year traineeship to masters level equivalent and additional knowledge in specialist field of NHS Law. Qualified with litigation and advocacy rights. Qualified solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales. CILEx Litigator and Advocate (Civil).
Desirable
Professional Skills Course or equivalent Academic modules in Medical Law (Mental Capacity and Mental Health) Relevant healthcare-related law.
Experience Essential
Experience gained through training within Inquest.
Desirable
Advocacy in Coroner's Court. Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff.
Skills Essential
IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced. Ability to communicate in all formats, in English. Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances. Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work. Ability to prioritise and organise own work. Ability to recognise own capabilities. Evidence of excellent client care skill.
Desirable
Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Ynysmeurig House
Ynysmeurig House, Navigation Park,
Abercynon
CF45 4SN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)