Senior Claims and Inquests Officer (Paralegal)

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

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)

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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)

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