Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Previous applicants need not apply. Please note applications must be written by applicants without reliance on AI e,g., ChatGPT
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to join the legal services team as a legal officer at our Royal Free Hospital site, to assist in the provision of a dedicated in-house legal advice service.
This is an interesting and varied role and presents an exciting opportunity for an individual who has an interest in health law and legal practice.
The key elements of the role for the successful candidate are:
1. Undertaking preliminary investigations and liaising with the court in coroners' inquests cases
2. Undertaking preliminary investigations in personal injury cases and liaising with lawyers and indemnity providers; and
3. Supporting the legal services team in the provision of a high quality, dedicated in-house legal advice service.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent business administration and/or project management experience
- A levels/equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an environment with conflicting pressures and changing workload
- Experience of working within a team and of developing good working relationships with internal and external staff at all levels
Desirable
- Substantial experience working as an administrator in a legal office
- Experience working within the NHS
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Excellent telephone manner with the ability to deal tactfully, sympathetically and efficiently with all enquiries
- Ability to represent the Department in a professional manner at all times
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and excellent and accurate typing skills
- Robust organizational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet tight timescales
- Ability to use own initiative and work with minimal supervision as part of a team Highly motivated and resourceful
- A flexible approach with the ability to work under pressure and deal with conflicting demands
- Ability to deal with frequent unplanned or unexpected interruptions and consequent re-prioritisation of tasks
- Ability to represent the Legal Department in a professional manner at all times including at Court
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent business administration and/or project management experience
- A levels/equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an environment with conflicting pressures and changing workload
- Experience of working within a team and of developing good working relationships with internal and external staff at all levels
Desirable
- Substantial experience working as an administrator in a legal office
- Experience working within the NHS
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Excellent telephone manner with the ability to deal tactfully, sympathetically and efficiently with all enquiries
- Ability to represent the Department in a professional manner at all times
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and excellent and accurate typing skills
- Robust organizational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet tight timescales
- Ability to use own initiative and work with minimal supervision as part of a team Highly motivated and resourceful
- A flexible approach with the ability to work under pressure and deal with conflicting demands
- Ability to deal with frequent unplanned or unexpected interruptions and consequent re-prioritisation of tasks
- Ability to represent the Legal Department in a professional manner at all times including at Court
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).
