Job summary
The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient legal service for the Trust. They will lead the operational management of clinical negligence, employer, property and public liability claims, inquests and any associated work. They will update and maintain accurate data to facilitate reporting.
The post holder will contribute to the Trust's clinical and corporate governance processes be responsible for line management of the team.
Main duties of the job
Identify potential clinical and non-clinical claims from incidents or complaints ensuring these are investigated and managed efficiently in accordance with Trust policy and procedures and the rules of the NHSR and the Early Notification Scheme (ENS).
Support staff in the pre4paration and debriefing following their attendance at Coroner's Inquests.
Provide advice to the executive team to enable them to exercise their authority to approve and agree litigation decisions, including settling claims up to the value of CNST and LTPS scheme excesses or otherwise in collaboration with NHSE. Claims above the Trust's excess limit will be undertaken in liaison with NHSR.
Certify Court documents on behalf of the Trust
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Law or equivalent experience plus qualifications
- Relevant specialist postgraduate legal qualification eg Legal Practice Course
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Essential IT skills (EITS/ECDL) or equivalent.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of NHS claims handling
- Experience of preparation and drafting of formal and complex documents
- Experience of complex case management
- Experience of interpreting legislation into practical application
- Statistical analysis and presentation of complex information
- Previous line management experience
Desirable
- Designing and delivering training
- Handling cases through Coroner's inquests
- Experience of NHS claims handling
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of legal issues relating to healthcare
- Knowledge of clinical negligence, personal injury and healthcare law
- Coronial law, including the inquest process and requirements of the coroner
- Equality legislation and best practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS local and national policy
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across West Yorkshire and Harrogate if require
- Ability to participate in virtual meetings
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Law or equivalent experience plus qualifications
- Relevant specialist postgraduate legal qualification eg Legal Practice Course
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Essential IT skills (EITS/ECDL) or equivalent.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of NHS claims handling
- Experience of preparation and drafting of formal and complex documents
- Experience of complex case management
- Experience of interpreting legislation into practical application
- Statistical analysis and presentation of complex information
- Previous line management experience
Desirable
- Designing and delivering training
- Handling cases through Coroner's inquests
- Experience of NHS claims handling
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of legal issues relating to healthcare
- Knowledge of clinical negligence, personal injury and healthcare law
- Coronial law, including the inquest process and requirements of the coroner
- Equality legislation and best practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS local and national policy
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across West Yorkshire and Harrogate if require
- Ability to participate in virtual meetings
Desirable
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).
