Job summary
The Legal Services Department has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Services Assistant to join our team. We require an organised, methodical staff member with an eye for detail to assist in maintaining the high quality administration of a busy acute NHS Trust Legal Department.
The legal department is a small, niche, professional team providing services to the Trust and staff that are involved in legal matters, including clinical and non-clinical claims and Inquest hearings.
Main duties of the job
The role is integral to the legal department and is, in the main to provide disclosure services to requesting lawyers in relation to clinical negligence claims against the Trust, HM Coroner's Inquests, Kent Police and others, together with general administrative services in the legal department.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide efficient and timely administrative assistance including setting up new claims, dealing with post, requesting and collating all medical notes from a variety of Trust systems, maintaining electronic files for all claims and a robust system for disclosure of healthcare records in line with the principles of Data Protection Legislation and the Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide efficient and timely administrative assistance including setting up new claims, dealing with post, requesting and collating all medical notes from a variety of Trust systems, maintaining electronic files for all claims and a robust system for disclosure of healthcare records in line with the principles of Data Protection Legislation and the Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work well within a team and also lone working
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Experience of working with medical records
- Knowledge of the requirements of Data Protection Legislation and patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS computer systems
- Basic understanding of legal terminology
Experience
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work well within a team and also lone working
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Experience of working with medical records
- Knowledge of the requirements of Data Protection Legislation and patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS computer systems
- Basic understanding of legal terminology
Experience
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent
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).
