Job summary
Your role willinitially be based at Companies House, until we relocate to our new base in early 2024 to CP2, Welsh Government Offices, King Edward VII Avenue
This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and busy team acting for NHS Trusts and Local Health Boards in management of Employment matters, tribunal claims and related requests for legal advice.
The post will be suitable for solicitors, barristers or legal executives with experience in Employment law.
As a dedicated Employment lawyer, you will be a key member of the team working in a minimally supervised position, building on experience gained as a lawyer.
The ideal candidate for the above position must have good communication skills, a confident approach to work and can demonstrate our core values:
- Listening and Learning
- Working Together
- Taking Responsibility
- Innovating
If you would like to make a positive difference and work in an organisation which truly values its staff, this will interest you.
Main duties of the job
Managing a varied caseload of employment claims on behalf of the NHS in Wales. This is a varied role which will allow the post holder to develop a wide range of skills and be at the forefront of this fast changing area of law. We pride ourselves on our relationships with our clients and the quality of our service. The post holder will be expected to build strong client relationships quickly and to be able to work at pace. We are committed to innovation and efficiency. We play a key role in delivering change across Wales. We are committed to the development and well-being of our staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Law Degree & LPC (or equivalent)
- Registration as a Solicitor with the Solicitors Regulatory Authority or registration with CILEX Regulation as a Legal Executive.
- Relevant legal knowledge
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree (eg Medical Law)
- NHS Background
- Structure of the NHS
- Higher Advocacy/Litigation qualification
- Mediation Qualification/Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the relevant field/fields of Law i.e. Employment
- Experience of advocacy in the employment tribunal.
- Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff.
- Experience of working under minimal supervision
Desirable
- Experience of marketing and building client relationships.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced.
- Ability to communicate in all formats, with all staff on processes.
- Experience in drafting documents and advice to clients
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work whilst motivating the junior members team
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
- Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work
Desirable
- Ability to train, mentor and support more junior members of the team
- Experience of Report writing
- Ability to communicate in all formats with senior staff, to include, for example, directors, on business and employment law issues
Values and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values: oListening and learning oWorking together oTaking responsibility oInnovating
Other
Essential
- Willing to undertake further professional development
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Law Degree & LPC (or equivalent)
- Registration as a Solicitor with the Solicitors Regulatory Authority or registration with CILEX Regulation as a Legal Executive.
- Relevant legal knowledge
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree (eg Medical Law)
- NHS Background
- Structure of the NHS
- Higher Advocacy/Litigation qualification
- Mediation Qualification/Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the relevant field/fields of Law i.e. Employment
- Experience of advocacy in the employment tribunal.
- Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff.
- Experience of working under minimal supervision
Desirable
- Experience of marketing and building client relationships.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced.
- Ability to communicate in all formats, with all staff on processes.
- Experience in drafting documents and advice to clients
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work whilst motivating the junior members team
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
- Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work
Desirable
- Ability to train, mentor and support more junior members of the team
- Experience of Report writing
- Ability to communicate in all formats with senior staff, to include, for example, directors, on business and employment law issues
Values and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values: oListening and learning oWorking together oTaking responsibility oInnovating
Other
Essential
- Willing to undertake further professional development
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Initially based at Companies House and relocating to CP2, Cardiff CF10 3NQ
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UB
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
