Job summary
Clinical Negligence Lawyer GMPI
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Legal & Risk Services
We are seeking to recruit an experienced qualified lawyer (Solicitor / CILEx Chartered Legal Executive Litigator & Advocate / Barrister) in the fields of clinical negligence and/or personal injury to join our GMPI team.
The team manages clinical negligence claims against those engaged in the delivery of primary care services on behalf of Local Health Boards and NHS Trusts in Wales, including GPs.
If you would like to make a positive difference and work in an organisation which truly values its staff, this will interest you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Managing a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims on behalf of the NHS in Wales (including claims against GPs and GP service providers "GPs"), providing guidance to GPs and undertaking advocacy where appropriate.
Supporting clients in respect of patient Concerns/Redress matters.
Providing educational seminars/workshops, ad hoc advice and guidance to Trusts/LHBs/GPs to educate staff in relation to legal, clinical and risk management issues, practice and procedure.
Assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Scheme for General Medical Practice Indemnity "Scheme for GMPI".
The successful candidate will be able to act in a minimally supervised role building on previous experience as a qualified lawyer. Supervision will be provided for high value complex claims.
This is a varied role which will allow the post holder to develop a wide range of skills. We pride ourselves on our relationships with our clients and the quality of our service. The post holder will be expected to build strong client relationships quickly and to be able to work at pace. We are committed to innovation and efficiency. We play a key role in delivering change across Wales. We are committed to the development and well-being of our staff.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
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/Knowledge
Essential
- Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent)
- Qualified with litigation and advocacy rights
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- NHS Background
- Structure of the NHS
- Relevant healthcare related law
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience, post qualification, in clinical negligence/personal injury gained through practice
- Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff.
- Experience in drafting documents and advice to clients
Desirable
- Defendant clinical negligence experience
- Extensive experience in drafting documents
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced
- Ability to communicate in all formats.
- Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances
- Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work whilst motivating the junior members team
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
- Evidence of excellent client care skills
Desirable
- Ability to train, mentor and support more junior members of the team
Values & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Listening and learning
- Working together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
Other
Essential
- Willing to undertake further professional development
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent)
- Qualified with litigation and advocacy rights
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- NHS Background
- Structure of the NHS
- Relevant healthcare related law
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience, post qualification, in clinical negligence/personal injury gained through practice
- Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff.
- Experience in drafting documents and advice to clients
Desirable
- Defendant clinical negligence experience
- Extensive experience in drafting documents
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced
- Ability to communicate in all formats.
- Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances
- Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work whilst motivating the junior members team
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
- Evidence of excellent client care skills
Desirable
- Ability to train, mentor and support more junior members of the team
Values & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Listening and learning
- Working together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
Other
Essential
- Willing to undertake further professional development
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
