Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Legal Services Team at Swansea Bay Health Board as a Deputy Legal Services Manager.
We are seeking two enthusiastic, driven and patient-focussed individuals who can manage a complex Claims and Inquest caseload.
Please see attached Job Description for further details.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The primary purpose of the Deputy Legal Services Manager post is to support the Legal Services Manager in ensuring that the Health Board is fully compliant with the Civil Procedure Rules 1998, The National Health (Concerns, Complaints and Redress Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2011, regulations and The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 ensuring opportunities for learning is identified across the Health Board.
The post holder will be responsible for management of a large, complex and higher value claims caseload as well as an inquest case load on a day-to-day basis at Swansea Bay University Health Board. The post holder will be responsible for managerial tasks and functions to support the management of such processes.
The post holder will be responsible for line management of a small number of staff within the team.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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/Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Law degree (or equivalent)
- Management qualification (ILM, NVQ etc.) or demonstrable experience of managing a team.
- Significant experience in concerns claims law or related subjects
- Specialist knowledge of relevant procedures and guidelines including NHS Redress (Putting things Right), Civil Procedure Rules, and the Coroners and Justice Act 2009
- Specialist knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience in an administrative or customer service based environment
- Experience of conflict resolution and dealing with difficult situations
- Confidence in dealing with a number of parties including public, family and senior colleagues
- Ability to deal with sensitive and sympathetic situations
- Experience of writing concise and formal reports/memorandums
- Ability to monitor and review performance against targets
- Able to effectively maintain and manage a large and often demanding case load
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to efficiently prioritise own workload and manage conflicting deadlines etc
Desirable
- Experience of using the RLDatix system
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Law degree (or equivalent)
- Management qualification (ILM, NVQ etc.) or demonstrable experience of managing a team.
- Significant experience in concerns claims law or related subjects
- Specialist knowledge of relevant procedures and guidelines including NHS Redress (Putting things Right), Civil Procedure Rules, and the Coroners and Justice Act 2009
- Specialist knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience in an administrative or customer service based environment
- Experience of conflict resolution and dealing with difficult situations
- Confidence in dealing with a number of parties including public, family and senior colleagues
- Ability to deal with sensitive and sympathetic situations
- Experience of writing concise and formal reports/memorandums
- Ability to monitor and review performance against targets
- Able to effectively maintain and manage a large and often demanding case load
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to efficiently prioritise own workload and manage conflicting deadlines etc
Desirable
- Experience of using the RLDatix system
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).
