You can get into this job by applying directly.
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
You need to be an assistant coroner before you can apply for the position of coroner.
To apply for an assistant coroner job, you need at least 5 years of experience as either a:
Vacancies
Local councils advertise vacancies for assistant coroners and coroners.
They choose coroners with the consent of the Chief Coroner and the Lord Chancellor.
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Coroners investigate deaths where the causes are unexplained or the person’s identity is unknown.
As a coroner, you could:
Location : You could work in an office, in a court or in an NHS or private hospital.
Environment : Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.
With experience, you can apply for the position of senior coroner. After that you could become a chief coroner which is the most senior position.
You can also apply to become a course director with the Judicial College .