Job summary
Claims and Inquest Manager
Notes: We are advertising the Claims and Inquest Manager position on an 18 month fixed term contract.
Hours: 37.5
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the experienced legal team at Barts Health NHS Trust. The role will involve taking on a varied caseload in a very busy but friendly department, working to tight deadlines. Although there is some room for developing the right candidate, due to current workloads the successful applicant will need to have prior experience of working in a relevant legal environment and ideally experience of working in a hospital legal team as well as managing inquests, claims and medico-legal advice. The successful applicant will need to be confident representing the Trust and undertaking advocacy at Inquests. The full remit of the job can be found within the job description.
Barts Health NHS Trust is the largest NHS organisation in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of 5 hospitals - St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, Mile End Hospital, Newham University Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital. The Trust has also been responsible for the Nightingale Hospital throughout the pandemic.
Main duties of the job
Barts Health NHS Trust is the largest NHS organisation in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of 5 hospitals - St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, Mile End Hospital, Newham University Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital. The Trust has also been responsible for the Nightingale Hospital throughout the pandemic.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Legal Services team falls within Corporate Development and works closely with colleagues across the trust to resolve legal issues and contribute to the governance structure. The main roles the team provides is:
- advice and representation at inquests
- input on clinical negligence and personal injury claims;
- medico-legal advice; and
- governance input on learning from claims and trends in the legal caseload
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
For further details, please contact: Annie McBain, Annie.McBain1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Legal Services team falls within Corporate Development and works closely with colleagues across the trust to resolve legal issues and contribute to the governance structure. The main roles the team provides is:
- advice and representation at inquests
- input on clinical negligence and personal injury claims;
- medico-legal advice; and
- governance input on learning from claims and trends in the legal caseload
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
For further details, please contact: Annie McBain, Annie.McBain1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Either a qualified healthcare Professional or holds legal qualification
Desirable
- Professional legal qualification such as LPC or BVC
Experience
Essential
- Claims Management and Inquest Management experience running a large caseload.
- Presentation to a range of audiences
Desirable
- Specific experience of advocacy at complex inquests.
- In-house legal experience
- Prior experience of working for a busy NHS legal team
- NHS Report writing and data analysis.
Knowledge
Essential
- CNST & NHSR guidelines
- Knowledge of inquests/Coroner's Rules
- Knowledge of the legal system
- A good working knowledge of general legal processes
- A high level Knowledge of NHS claims processes.
- A high level knowledge of the Coronial process including a knowledge of technical aspects of the law and running cases from start to finish.
- Up-to-date knowledge of recent cases and changes in legislation
- A good knowledge of litigation
- Knowledge of data protection and information laws.
Desirable
- Serious Untoward Incident Management/Investigation
- Complaints Management/Investigation
Skills
Essential
- PC literate in the following software packages: Word, Excel and MS Outlook/Intranet/Internet
- High level of both written and verbal communication
- Presentation skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Manage competing demands on time from multiple organisations and departments
- Meet Court deadlines.
- Ability to assess a legal problem based on highly complex sets of medical and legal facts and provide analysis on a number of competing options
- Transcribing/note-taking in a Court environment
- Drafting formal letters of instruction to legal Counsel
- Maintaining Trust and departmental databases, including Datix
Desirable
- Legal database experience
Other
Essential
- Team Player
- Able to work on ones own initiative and when appropriate seek guidance or advice
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for court and written legal documentation and presentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Either a qualified healthcare Professional or holds legal qualification
Desirable
- Professional legal qualification such as LPC or BVC
Experience
Essential
- Claims Management and Inquest Management experience running a large caseload.
- Presentation to a range of audiences
Desirable
- Specific experience of advocacy at complex inquests.
- In-house legal experience
- Prior experience of working for a busy NHS legal team
- NHS Report writing and data analysis.
Knowledge
Essential
- CNST & NHSR guidelines
- Knowledge of inquests/Coroner's Rules
- Knowledge of the legal system
- A good working knowledge of general legal processes
- A high level Knowledge of NHS claims processes.
- A high level knowledge of the Coronial process including a knowledge of technical aspects of the law and running cases from start to finish.
- Up-to-date knowledge of recent cases and changes in legislation
- A good knowledge of litigation
- Knowledge of data protection and information laws.
Desirable
- Serious Untoward Incident Management/Investigation
- Complaints Management/Investigation
Skills
Essential
- PC literate in the following software packages: Word, Excel and MS Outlook/Intranet/Internet
- High level of both written and verbal communication
- Presentation skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Manage competing demands on time from multiple organisations and departments
- Meet Court deadlines.
- Ability to assess a legal problem based on highly complex sets of medical and legal facts and provide analysis on a number of competing options
- Transcribing/note-taking in a Court environment
- Drafting formal letters of instruction to legal Counsel
- Maintaining Trust and departmental databases, including Datix
Desirable
- Legal database experience
Other
Essential
- Team Player
- Able to work on ones own initiative and when appropriate seek guidance or advice
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for court and written legal documentation and presentation.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
