Job summary
Legal & Risk Services is a division of the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, based in Cardiff, which provides a litigation and comprehensive legal advisory service to the NHS. The above position provides a unique opportunity to develop your skills in an informal but challenging environment.
We are seeking to recruit a paralegal to assist the General Medical Practice Indemnity team (GMPI team) in the day-to-day management of the clinical negligence claims against the NHS in Wales.The GMPI 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.
Working closely with Solicitors and Legal Executives there may also be the opportunity of gaining experience within the following areas of law:
- Clinical negligence
- Inquests
- Personal injury
- Employment law
- Commercial law
- General advice on health related issues
We are looking for someone who has an interest in clinical negligence litigation and who has experience of working within a team environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work under the close supervision of a lawyer and will undertake a variety of tasks such as reviewing documents including medical records, identifying and instructing medical and non-medical experts, assisting with drafting pre-action documents, undertaking legal research, entering relevant information on to the case management system and drafting advicesto clients.
The ideal candidate for the above position must have good communication skills, a confident approach to work and be able to demonstrate our core values:
Listening and learning
- Working together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
This is fixed term post for 2 years to cover service needs
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Law Degree (or equivalent) or equivalent CILEX qualifications
Desirable
- LPC (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of courts and litigation process
- Structure of the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a legal office environment
- Experience of dealing with confidential, sensitive data with an understanding of the maintenance and storage of sensitive records
- Understanding of the need to adhere to office guidelines and procedures
- Working to deadlines
Desirable
- Defendant/Claimant personal injury or clinical negligence
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate in all formats, in plain English.
- Analytical negotiating ability
- Ability to liaise and communicate with both internal and external personnel at all levels confidently.
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
Desirable
- Evidence of excellent client care skills
Values : Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values:
Essential
- Listening and learning
- Working together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
Other
Essential
- Willing to undertake further professional development
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Law Degree (or equivalent) or equivalent CILEX qualifications
Desirable
- LPC (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of courts and litigation process
- Structure of the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a legal office environment
- Experience of dealing with confidential, sensitive data with an understanding of the maintenance and storage of sensitive records
- Understanding of the need to adhere to office guidelines and procedures
- Working to deadlines
Desirable
- Defendant/Claimant personal injury or clinical negligence
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate in all formats, in plain English.
- Analytical negotiating ability
- Ability to liaise and communicate with both internal and external personnel at all levels confidently.
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
Desirable
- Evidence of excellent client care skills
Values : Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values:
Essential
- Listening and learning
- Working together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
Other
Essential
- Willing to undertake further professional development
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
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).
