Job summary
The post holder is responsible for working to strict timescales to provide full paralegal support functions in all aspects of work of the Legal Services Department.
You will be responsible for the collation, preparation and distribution of a range of documentation for legal proceedings, logging new claims/inquests and the progress of claims/inquest on both Trust and NHSR claim management system.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support all members of the Legal Services Department in delivering an in-house legal service which contributes to the Quality Governance and Assurance Department by proactively.
Managing clinical and non-clinical claims and inquests from commencement to conclusion implementing the Trust's policies and procedures to achieve the early, equitable and cost effective settlement of claims.
About us
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE- Minimum level 5 including English and Maths
- Good general education Evidence of good numeracy and literacy GCSE - minimum level 5 including English and Maths NVQ Level 3 level, or have the equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of at least 2 years working in NHS or law firm
- Evidence of previous admin or secretarial experience
- Working knowledge of database systems
- Experience of managing their own caseload
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Professional telephone manner
- Good word/text processing skills
- IT Literacy - confident use of all MS packages
- Able to work on own initiative within guidelines
- Good attention to detail
Desirable
- ECDL or other recognised IT qualification
- Law degree
- Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information
- Experience / knowledge of patient record database
- Experience of using case management software
- Experience of Coroner's inquest or Civil Litigation
- Display tact, confidentiality and initiative
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS or law firm 2 years minimum
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE- Minimum level 5 including English and Maths
- Good general education Evidence of good numeracy and literacy GCSE - minimum level 5 including English and Maths NVQ Level 3 level, or have the equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of at least 2 years working in NHS or law firm
- Evidence of previous admin or secretarial experience
- Working knowledge of database systems
- Experience of managing their own caseload
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Professional telephone manner
- Good word/text processing skills
- IT Literacy - confident use of all MS packages
- Able to work on own initiative within guidelines
- Good attention to detail
Desirable
- ECDL or other recognised IT qualification
- Law degree
- Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information
- Experience / knowledge of patient record database
- Experience of using case management software
- Experience of Coroner's inquest or Civil Litigation
- Display tact, confidentiality and initiative
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS or law firm 2 years minimum
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).
