Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Healthcare Law Department for the position of Healthcare Law Manager for the West area.
The Healthcare Law Manager will join a dedicated team responsible for legal functions across the Health Board. The team provide support to healthcare professionals throughout the process of an inquest or clinical negligence claim, whilst maintaining focus on patient safety and learning.
The new post holder will require current knowledge of legislation relating to clinical negligence, personal injury and inquests. They will need to demonstrate both initiative and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information and situations.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Hybrid working possible.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Law Manager will be responsible for effectively managing a dedicated caseload of legal matters (clinical negligence, personal injury, inquests, Court of Protection) and maintain essential deadlines by prioritising the workload to ensure that the Health Board meets all requirements such as the Civil Procedure Rules, Coronial law and other processes which apply.
Communication with internal Health Board departments and external bodies such as the Welsh Risk Pool, Legal and Risk Services, Coroners and claimant solicitors, is an essential part of the role.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly.Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (in law or related subject)
Desirable
- Legal qualification and/or experience of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in legal services roles
- Experience of working with and managing complex and sensitive information and situations
- Experience of managing a dedicated caseload
- Experience of challenging practice, to ensure effective solutions and improvement
- Experience of multi-agency working across a system
Desirable
- Legal service experience in healthcare and/or the NHS
- Experience of managing claims, inquests, and Court of Protection matters
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Broad range of IT and computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint to ECDL level
Desirable
- Analytical skills and ability to write reports for individual areas and high-level meetings
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of the legal system, and all legislation relating to matters of Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Claims and Inquests
Desirable
- Knowledge of Datix
- Knowledge of NHS legal process
- Knowledge of the Welsh Risk Pool and Civil Procedure Rules
Other
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (in law or related subject)
Desirable
- Legal qualification and/or experience of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in legal services roles
- Experience of working with and managing complex and sensitive information and situations
- Experience of managing a dedicated caseload
- Experience of challenging practice, to ensure effective solutions and improvement
- Experience of multi-agency working across a system
Desirable
- Legal service experience in healthcare and/or the NHS
- Experience of managing claims, inquests, and Court of Protection matters
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Broad range of IT and computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint to ECDL level
Desirable
- Analytical skills and ability to write reports for individual areas and high-level meetings
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of the legal system, and all legislation relating to matters of Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Claims and Inquests
Desirable
- Knowledge of Datix
- Knowledge of NHS legal process
- Knowledge of the Welsh Risk Pool and Civil Procedure Rules
Other
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
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).
