Job summary
This post holder will oversee their own case load of complex inquests, safeguarding enquiries and claims, to include investigation, statement taking, advocacy and support to the junior members of the team in giving advice and direction in their portfolio of cases, escalating to the Head of Legal Services any potential high risks to the Trust.
They will support the team in any complex medico- legal enquiries and advice.
The post holder will also be required to support the Head of Legal Services in the delivery of a high-quality legal services training packages to the wider Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure excellent systems and processes are in place within our legal team facilitating high standards of legal services provision for our employees and patients
The successful candidate will lead the team and their own caseloads to ensure the prompt, efficient and detailed investigation and management of a portfolio of claims and inquests and complex safeguarding issues. Ensuring the prompt, efficient disclosure of witness statement and healthcare records to third parties.
You will work with the Head of Legal Services to, provide technical guidance and support to the legal team members with claims investigations to ensure high quality analysis and risk management.
You will be expected to analyse complex legal data and producing monthly reports and data for our Trust committees and Directorates as required. ensuring this data is accurate.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Law Degree or equivalent relevant experience of 3 years
- Capsticks Diploma in Risk and Claims Management or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a legal team (Minimum 2 years)
- Experience of complex inquest case management (including drafting detailed witness statements and submissions at hearing)
- High standard of written and spoken Professional English even under challenging situations
- Experience of complex inquest case management (including drafting detailed witness statements and submissions at hearing)
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of Deprivations of Liberty Safeguards, the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding Legislation
- Knowledge/experience of incident investigation and reporting
Skills
Essential
- Able to understand and manage complex information and situations with professionalism. Able to analyse and evaluate current systems and processes using appropriate tools (such as audit and surveys)
- Able to prioritise complex work and demands
- Demonstrable knowledge of NHS policies, Data Protection Act, Clinical Governance issues
Desirable
- Staff management experience
- Demonstrable working knowledge of Database systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Law Degree or equivalent relevant experience of 3 years
- Capsticks Diploma in Risk and Claims Management or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a legal team (Minimum 2 years)
- Experience of complex inquest case management (including drafting detailed witness statements and submissions at hearing)
- High standard of written and spoken Professional English even under challenging situations
- Experience of complex inquest case management (including drafting detailed witness statements and submissions at hearing)
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of Deprivations of Liberty Safeguards, the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding Legislation
- Knowledge/experience of incident investigation and reporting
Skills
Essential
- Able to understand and manage complex information and situations with professionalism. Able to analyse and evaluate current systems and processes using appropriate tools (such as audit and surveys)
- Able to prioritise complex work and demands
- Demonstrable knowledge of NHS policies, Data Protection Act, Clinical Governance issues
Desirable
- Staff management experience
- Demonstrable working knowledge of Database systems
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.
