Job summary
The Paralegal would act for and on behalf of Cardiff and Vale UHB in the support of Inquest proceedings and related requests from the Coroner. The Paralegal will have the opportunity to attend inquests, support the legal team and the staff.
The pos-tholder will support educational seminars to Cardiff and Vale UHB staff in relation to legal, clinical and risk management strategies related to inquests. The Paralegal will work as part of the team to monitor and suggest improvements to promote compliance with the rules of the Coroner's Court.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit an experienced Paralegal who is seeking to develop their inquest work alongside fantastic leadership from our Solicitors and Head of Inquests. The post-holder will work within the Inquest Team and with Clinicians and data systems as well as direct work with the Coroner. The post-holder will support the team with legal advice and guidance to work within Cardiff and Vale UHB. The post-holder would build strong partnerships with other colleagues in the wider team in Cardiff and Vale UHB and beyond. There will be close working relationships between this post and the Head of Inquests and will be supervised by a Solicitor
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Graduate (or equivalent) or CILEX Member OR Significant relevant experience managing inquests
- Significant specialist knowledge within law field - Knowledge of Legal System
- Knowledge of Coroners Rules and Regulations
- Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules
Desirable
- Law degree OR Post Graduate Diploma in Law OR CILEX member
- Knowledge of NHS structure, services and policies
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience providing legal services
- Excellent interpersonal skills - written and verbal communication
- Good analytical skills
- Ability and skills to maintain a PC database
- Ability to represent the legal service team in a professional manner at all times
- Able to provide and receive complex and sensitive information
- Able to maintain concentration with frequent interruption
Desirable
- Experience of working for or with NHS organisations
- Recent experience managing inquests
- Recent experience assisting in the provision of legal advice in to healthcare providers
- Knowledge and experience of Datix risk management system or other case management systems
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced.
- Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances.
- Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work and recognise own capabilities.
- Evidence of excellent client care skills.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Standard DBS clearance
- Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against C&V UHB core values: Listening and learning and Working together
- Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against C&V UHB core values: Taking responsibility and Innovating
- Requirement to work outside normal working hours on occasion
- Further Training: Legal Practice Course OR Solicitors Qualifying Exams 1 & 2 / Bar Professional Training Course or equivalent
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Graduate (or equivalent) or CILEX Member OR Significant relevant experience managing inquests
- Significant specialist knowledge within law field - Knowledge of Legal System
- Knowledge of Coroners Rules and Regulations
- Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules
Desirable
- Law degree OR Post Graduate Diploma in Law OR CILEX member
- Knowledge of NHS structure, services and policies
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience providing legal services
- Excellent interpersonal skills - written and verbal communication
- Good analytical skills
- Ability and skills to maintain a PC database
- Ability to represent the legal service team in a professional manner at all times
- Able to provide and receive complex and sensitive information
- Able to maintain concentration with frequent interruption
Desirable
- Experience of working for or with NHS organisations
- Recent experience managing inquests
- Recent experience assisting in the provision of legal advice in to healthcare providers
- Knowledge and experience of Datix risk management system or other case management systems
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced.
- Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances.
- Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work and recognise own capabilities.
- Evidence of excellent client care skills.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Standard DBS clearance
- Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against C&V UHB core values: Listening and learning and Working together
- Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against C&V UHB core values: Taking responsibility and Innovating
- Requirement to work outside normal working hours on occasion
- Further Training: Legal Practice Course OR Solicitors Qualifying Exams 1 & 2 / Bar Professional Training Course or equivalent
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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).
