Job summary
The Legal Services Department is a small, friendly and supportive Team based at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. We are looking to recruit an Inquest Manager with significant previous experience. We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic individual capable of working within a team and independently.
This is a post working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
For further information please contact Carrie Dees on Carrie.dees2@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
1. Handling in house, and/or, in collaboration with the Trust solicitors, inquest preparation, statements, case management and attendance.
Researching, identifying, locating and gathering all relevant evidence in respect of the inquest including the use of the Patient Administration System and other Information Technology.
3. Across all staff groups, identifying people likely to be in possession of information and knowledge which is material and useful to the Trust in the conduct of the inquest.
4. Through negotiation, influence, mediation, reconciliation and otherwise overcoming people's natural reticence/reluctance or explicit refusal to be a witness when they are known to have relevant knowledge regarding the circumstances involved which are the subject matter of the inquest or claim
5. Ensuring the goodwill of the witnesses is maintained throughout the inquest, which can take a lengthy period of time, to avoid the witness turning "hostile" and requiring a witness summons from the court.
Interviewing, drafting statements and/or reviewing prepared statement to ensure they are fit for purpose together with preparing witnesses for giving evidence at inquest.
7. Develop good working relationships with the coroner's office/police and other interested parties and ensuring coroner's deadlines for submission of statements, reports and documentation are met
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oEducated to degree level
Desirable
Experience:
Essential
- oAt least twelve months recent experience, in an acute NHS setting.
- oPrevious inquest, legal or claims handling experience
- oAble to work effectively as part of a Team as well as independently
Desirable
- oAdvocacy Experience.
- oClinical knowledge.
- oAcute hospital experience
- oLegal knowledge.
- oSupervision of admin staff.
- oUnderstanding of clinical negligence arrangements for the NHS.
Practical and Intellectual Skills (including any special knowledge):
Essential
- oExcellent written skills
- oEffective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- oPractical computing skills.
- oEffective research and investigative skills.
- oGood analytical and problem solving abilities.
- oNegotiating skills.
- oPolitical acumen.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of NHS structure and services.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oEducated to degree level
Desirable
Experience:
Essential
- oAt least twelve months recent experience, in an acute NHS setting.
- oPrevious inquest, legal or claims handling experience
- oAble to work effectively as part of a Team as well as independently
Desirable
- oAdvocacy Experience.
- oClinical knowledge.
- oAcute hospital experience
- oLegal knowledge.
- oSupervision of admin staff.
- oUnderstanding of clinical negligence arrangements for the NHS.
Practical and Intellectual Skills (including any special knowledge):
Essential
- oExcellent written skills
- oEffective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- oPractical computing skills.
- oEffective research and investigative skills.
- oGood analytical and problem solving abilities.
- oNegotiating skills.
- oPolitical acumen.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of NHS structure and services.
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).
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