Solicitor/Legal Executive

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a solicitor/legal executive/litigation executive position at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.If you are looking for a role where you can work as part of a small and dynamic team, providing a dedicated in-house legal service in response to healthcare litigation, clinical negligence, personal injury and staff claims, Inquests, Court of Protection and healthcare advice, this could be the opportunity for you.This may be suitable for someone who has some legal work experience seeking a continuing development opportunity.

Please note this role is hybrid and will require the successful candidate to come into the office regularly and attend court appearance at short notice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide legal support and advice as part of a dedicated in-house legal service in response to healthcare litigation, clinical negligence, personal injury and staff claims, inquests, Court of Protection and healthcare advice. Undertake factual investigation of clinical and non-clinical claims. Draft legal documentation, including witness statements, undertake legal research of legislation and case law. Review evidence for and attend Coroner's Court, initiate Court of Protection and High Court applications, if appropriate, on healthcare matters. Supervise junior members of the legal team. Comply with the NHS Resolution's Reporting Guidelines, manage Pre-Action Claims, and comply with the Coroner's Rules and Regulations. Responsible for ensuring learning is identified across the Trust from inquests and claims Work with professional leads across the organisation to enable the Trust to demonstrate its compliance with national policies and standards, including those set by NHS Resolution, CQC, DHSC and any other relevant body. Support the Trust in improving quality and value of services.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.