University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Medico-legal Junior Case Handler/Co-ordinator

The closing date is 12 April 2026

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our Medico-legal team as a Junior Case Handler/Co-ordinator on a 12 month secondment / fixed term basis.

You will be responsible for managing and delivering a highly comprehensive, confidential and expert legal coordination service to the Medico-legal Services Department, including management of non-clinical claims (own caseload) against the Trust and management of non-complex clinical negligence claims, and non-contentious inquests. This will include central co-ordination responsibilities and using own judgement to take forward urgent matters.

The workload is varied and unpredictable with frequent interruptions and changes of priority.

You will also fully investigate all potential Personal Injury claims to identify litigation risks and work with staff to provide support, advice in relation to processes and work with staff to change practice in order to minimise future litigation risks.

Main duties of the job

Management of non-clinical claims (own caseload) against the Trust and management of non-complex clinical negligence claims, and non-contentious inquests.
Coordination service to the Medico-legal Services Department to ensure an effective legal service.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust orUHSussexand you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement andauthorisationfrom your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can't be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7869955-MAR26

Job locations

Martin House - St Mary's site, Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5JJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full details.

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualification / experience of NHS legal

Essential

LTPS claim / healthcare law experience
Degree level law or equivalent knowledge gained through legal experience.
Diploma in Clinical Risk and Claims Management.

Desirable

Legal qualification e.g. qualified solicitor, LPC, CILEX.
Masters level law

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Qualification / experience of NHS legal

Essential

LTPS claim / healthcare law experience
Degree level law or equivalent knowledge gained through legal experience.
Diploma in Clinical Risk and Claims Management.

Desirable

Legal qualification e.g. qualified solicitor, LPC, CILEX.
Masters level law

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Martin House - St Mary's site, Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5JJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Martin House - St Mary's site, Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5JJ

Employer's website

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