Senior Claims and Inquests Officer (Paralegal)

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Be the Trust's Senior Claims and Inquests Officer (Paralegal) providing direct legal support to the Claims and Inquests Managers, and Head of Claims and Inquests in response to inquests, healthcare litigation, clinical negligence, personal injury, staff claims, occupiers' liability and public liability claims and healthcare advice.

Main duties of the job

Provide advice and guidance on aspects of claims, inquests, and litigation to Trust staff. This will be based on knowledge and experience, legislation, national, international and local guidelines and best practice.

Attend Coroners Court to represent the Trust at Pre-Inquest Review hearings, conducting own advocacy, as required.

Draft legal documentation, undertake legal research of legislation and case law on a range of legal issues relevant to the team/directorate function.

Undertake day to day case work relating to clinical and non-clinical claims, and inquests with appropriate supervision.

Comply with the NHS Resolution's Reporting Guidelines and Scheme Rules (LTPS/CNST) and manage Pre-Action Claims, with appropriate supervision

Assist the case managers and receive delegation of tasks to ensure the effective management of claims and inquest files (including employer's liability, public liability, and clinical negligence).

Prepare and deliver training to Trust staff and managers on processes associated with claims and inquests, to include writing statements, and be a point of contact for preparatory support for witnesses.

Develop and prepare qualitative and statistical reports of a very high standard on claims and inquests, including those required for external organisations, the Board of Directors, Audit and Assurance Committee, Quality Committee, Executive Directors Group and other groups, as required.

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

  • Competitive NHS salary
  • A standard working week of 37.5 hours
  • Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Career and salary progression
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Free parking across Trust sites
  • Staff networks

Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Date posted

19 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

202-6620585

Job locations

Trust HQ

Exeter

EX2 7YH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
  • Strong evidence of continuing personal and professional development in relation to law
  • Working towards a legal qualification (solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive)

Desirable

  • Legal qualification

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)

Essential

  • Experience dealing with legal and related maters
  • Significant experience in a legal environment/department
  • Significant experience of drafting correspondence and working with complex documents
  • Experience of writing high level reports for Board and other senior groups
  • Experience of analysing, interpreting and acting on complex data to support the quality agenda

Desirable

  • NHS or local government experience
  • Experience in planning, delivering and evaluating training programmes
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
  • Strong evidence of continuing personal and professional development in relation to law
  • Working towards a legal qualification (solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive)

Desirable

  • Legal qualification

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)

Essential

  • Experience dealing with legal and related maters
  • Significant experience in a legal environment/department
  • Significant experience of drafting correspondence and working with complex documents
  • Experience of writing high level reports for Board and other senior groups
  • Experience of analysing, interpreting and acting on complex data to support the quality agenda

Desirable

  • NHS or local government experience
  • Experience in planning, delivering and evaluating training programmes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ

Exeter

EX2 7YH


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust HQ

Exeter

EX2 7YH


Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Claims and Inquest Manager

Susan Turner

susan.turner@swast.nhs.uk

Date posted

19 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

202-6620585

Job locations

Trust HQ

Exeter

EX2 7YH


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