Paralegal

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a small legal team, providing advice and assistance across both the employing Trust and also the neighbouring Acute Trust. The role will involve undertaking a variety of legal work, but with an emphasis on claims, although other types of work, such as inquest, court of protection or employment work may also be involved . The role is full time and there is opportunity to discuss working patterns. There will be a mixture of working from home and also partly office based, with some travelling across sites and courts in Herefordshire and Worcestershire and occasionally beyond. The Trust will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long term career, along with opportunities for professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support. If you would like an opportunity to discuss the position informally, please get in touch with Christie McConalogue (Solicitor) on 07592 328296 or email Christine.McConalogue1@nhs.net.

Please note the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied and interesting role, with an emphasis on ensuring that appropriate evidence is provided to investigate and support the management of claims. The role also involves working with NHS Resolution and panel firms and the successful candidate will support investigation of claims brought against the Trust, liaise with Trust clinicians, NHS Resolution or the appointed panel firm, as well as supporting learning from claims or inquests. This role is very focused on supporting front line staff and would suit someone who really wants to make a difference!

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

Employer's website

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

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