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East of England Ambulance Service

Paralegal

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Job summary

The Paralegal role will support the Head of Legal Services in:

the investigation and management of clinical and non-clinical claims, in liaison with instructed solicitors and NHS Resolution

- inquest preparation and attendance including inquest advocacy, supporting staff attending inquests, the production of statements, and liaising with Coroners' staff

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities of the Role

  • Under the supervision of the Legal Services Manager, conduct a portfolio of Coroners' Inquest cases, ensuring compliance with the relevant legal and regulatory framework.
  • Providing briefings on inquests for review and decision by the Legal Services Manager.
  • Support the management of claims against the Trust in accordance with the NHS Resolution.
  • Follow the system set up to manage clinical and non-clinical negligence claims in accordance with the Trust's policies.
  • Enter claims details onto the Trusts risk management database (Datix), keep the database up to date and ensure that relevant actions are taken promptly.
  • Ensure claims are reported and copied to the relevant clinical and managerial staff and statements obtained in a timely way.
  • Establish and maintain contact with relevant current and former staff in order to facilitate obtaining comments and witness statements and ensuring their attendance at case conferences and trial during the claims process.
  • Manage archived claim files in accordance with legislation.
  • Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
  • To promote and enhance the image of the Trust at all times in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, promoting good relations with the public.

About us

The Legal Services team is comprised of six members of staff and this team sits within the broader Compliance and Standards team.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

247-SS-PARLGL-0524

Job locations

Bedford

Hammond Road

Bedford

MK41 0RG


Job description

Job responsibilities

As above and key relationships will need to be developed with:

  • All members of the Compliance and Standards Department
  • Operational staff across the Trusts emergency, patient transport and wider Trust services
  • Area Coroners and the Coroners Officers
  • NHS Resolution
  • Panel and Trust solicitors

Job description

Job responsibilities

As above and key relationships will need to be developed with:

  • All members of the Compliance and Standards Department
  • Operational staff across the Trusts emergency, patient transport and wider Trust services
  • Area Coroners and the Coroners Officers
  • NHS Resolution
  • Panel and Trust solicitors

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Law degree with minimum 1 years experience in related area

Skills

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Skills

Desirable

  • Specialist knowledge of civil procedure rules and claims handling

Skills

Essential

  • Competent user of Microsoft packages. Knowledge or prior use of DATIX.

Skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection requirements

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to summarise a multitude of information/data and provide succinct briefings

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of dealing with highly complex and sensitive issues

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of collating evidence and investigatory work

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise and manage work to meet deadlines.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work independently and use own initiative, recognising when support or further advice is required
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Law degree with minimum 1 years experience in related area

Skills

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Skills

Desirable

  • Specialist knowledge of civil procedure rules and claims handling

Skills

Essential

  • Competent user of Microsoft packages. Knowledge or prior use of DATIX.

Skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection requirements

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to summarise a multitude of information/data and provide succinct briefings

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of dealing with highly complex and sensitive issues

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of collating evidence and investigatory work

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise and manage work to meet deadlines.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work independently and use own initiative, recognising when support or further advice is required

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).

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.

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

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Bedford

Hammond Road

Bedford

MK41 0RG


Employer's website

https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Bedford

Hammond Road

Bedford

MK41 0RG


Employer's website

https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Legal Services Manager (Data Protection Officer)

Emma Sears

emma.sears@eastamb.nhs.uk

07590965490

Details

Date posted

07 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

247-SS-PARLGL-0524

Job locations

Bedford

Hammond Road

Bedford

MK41 0RG


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