Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the experienced expanding Legal team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The postholder will be required to provide high quality and comprehensive administrative and legal support to the Legal Department.
Main duties of the job
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.
All duties must be carried out within the scope of Trust policy and procedures. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge. If in doubt, you must seek clarification from a more senior member of the Legal Services Department.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of diploma/foundation degree level
Desirable
- Evidence of continued learning/development
- Qualification in Law
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a legal department or similar service
- Experience of using Datix
- Experience of using NHSR Claims Wizard
Desirable
- Experience of working in the healthcare Sector
- Knowledge and use of hospital IT systems.
- Ability to be tactful, empathetic and sensitive in handling patients' records
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of diploma/foundation degree level
Desirable
- Evidence of continued learning/development
- Qualification in Law
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a legal department or similar service
- Experience of using Datix
- Experience of using NHSR Claims Wizard
Desirable
- Experience of working in the healthcare Sector
- Knowledge and use of hospital IT systems.
- Ability to be tactful, empathetic and sensitive in handling patients' records
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).
