Fatality Investigator C Div

Fatality Investigator are required for a PERMANENT role paying £22,626.98 with British Transport Police (BTP) based at Nottingham.

BTP is the national police Force for Britain’s rail network. Every day we ensure the safety and security of over six million passengers and railway staff throughout England, Scotland and Wales. As a Fatality Investigator with BTP you the post holder will investigate and administer all categories of fatality (Major Incident, road rail incursion, workplace death, unexplained death, sudden death, non-suspicious death) and provide the appropriate level of response and minimum standard of investigation for each to ensure a full well presented case is completed in conjunction with and on behalf of the coroner and the Police.

As a Fatality Investigator you will be required to:

• Receive reports of sudden /unnatural deaths especially those which may have occurred in suspicious circumstances, examine the deceased and /or scene of death and ensure identification of the body is conducted by a relative or friend or by other means i.e. fingerprinting, dental records etc ensuring the local force sudden death report is complete.

• Notify the Coroner of all case making sure that he/she is informed of all the relevant details; liase with detectives if there is any possibility of a criminal investigation.

• Arrange for the death certificate to be issued advising the Coroner accordingly and for the body to be removed to the mortuary taking possession of the deceased persons property if appropriate. Catalogue the details and identify the body to the pathologist ensuring he/she is aware of the circumstances of the death and assist with the post mortem.

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description, this role also involves weekend working.

The successful Fatality Investigator will be required to evidence the following skills:

• Must be confident, self motivated and flexible

• Previous Investigation experience.

• Ability to compile comprehensive reports and files.

If you are interested in applying to this role then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as appropriate candidates are highlighted. In return for your experience, we can offer you:

• Salary £22,626.98

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Final salary pension

• Various salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work/childcare) and retail discounts

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves so we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. You must have the right to remain and work in the UK and you must tell us about any previous convictions or cautions including any deemed as 'spent'. These will not necessarily exclude you from employment but they must be declared at the point of application.

Candidates internal to BTP must confirm that they are not subject to formal action plans for sickness/complaints/discipline or poor performance.