Job summary
The post holder will support the Legal Services Manager and Head of Legal Services in providing an effective and efficient legal service for the Trust.
They will assist in the operational management of clinical negligence, employers and public liability claims, claims for reimbursement of lost/damaged property and any associated work and will update and maintain accurate data to facilitate reporting. The post holder will also contribute to the Trust's Clinical Governance processes.
The post holder will have experience of working in a legal environment and possess a high level of resilience, tenacity and integrity. Great attention to detail, good organisational and communication skills are also required in this role. The successful applicant will need to have experience dealing with the general public; they will have good IT skills and remain calm under pressure in this challenging role. Good telephone skills, confidence and a positive helpful manner is essential.
It is expected that the post holder will be able to demonstrate their commitment to the Trust values.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.
Main duties of the job
As Legal Services Officer the post holder will hold a level of responsibility within the team for providing an exemplary service in the business administration of processes, team databases, responding to enquiries via email, telephone or in person, assisting staff in preparation of witness statements, supporting staff attending court hearings and liaising with NHS Resolution and the Trust's Panel Solicitors.
About us
You will be working within our Legal Team, in an exciting and fast paced working environment dealing with claims, requests for data disclosure and a disparate range of legal enquiries associated with all aspects of NHS services.
The post holder will be supported by the Legal Services Manager and the Head of Legal Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified to GCSE grade 9 - 4 (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
Desirable
- Law related qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within a legal team
- Experience of using database and word processing software
- Understanding of confidentiality issues relating to claims/ complaints handling
- Knowledge of relevant legal obligations
- Knowledge of handling litigation claims in a large organization
- Knowledge of the inquest process
- Sound knowledge and experience of computer information systems
Desirable
- Experience within the NHS or similar setting managing clinical negligence claims.
- Experience/working knowledge of working within the Coronial system
- Knowledge of handling clinical negligence claims and NHS Resolution.
- Use of the Datix Risk Management System
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified to GCSE grade 9 - 4 (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
Desirable
- Law related qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within a legal team
- Experience of using database and word processing software
- Understanding of confidentiality issues relating to claims/ complaints handling
- Knowledge of relevant legal obligations
- Knowledge of handling litigation claims in a large organization
- Knowledge of the inquest process
- Sound knowledge and experience of computer information systems
Desirable
- Experience within the NHS or similar setting managing clinical negligence claims.
- Experience/working knowledge of working within the Coronial system
- Knowledge of handling clinical negligence claims and NHS Resolution.
- Use of the Datix Risk Management System
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
