Job summary
Legal & Risk Services is a division of the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, based in Cardiff, which provides a litigation and comprehensive legal advisory service to the NHS. The above positions provide a unique opportunity to develop your skills in an informal but challenging environment.
We are seeking to recruit paralegals to assist the Clinical Negligence teams in the day-to-day management of the clinical negligence claims against the NHS in Wales. Working closely with Solicitors and Legal Executives there may also be the opportunity of gaining experience within the following areas of law:
- Clinical negligence
- Inquests
- Personal injury
- Employment law
- Commercial law
- General advice on health related issues
We are looking for people who have an interest in clinical negligence litigation and who have experience of working within a team environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will work under the close supervision of a Senior Lawyer and will undertake a variety of tasks such as reviewing documents including medical records, identifying and instructing medical and non-medical experts, assisting with drafting pre-action formal documents, undertaking legal research, entering relevant information on to the case management system and drafting advices to clients.
The ideal candidate for the above position must have good communication skills, a confident approach to work and be able to demonstrate our core values:
- Listening and learning
- Working together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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
Essential
- Law Degree (or equivalent)/cilex qualification
Desirable
- LPC or equivalent
- Knowledge of courts and litigation process.
- Structure of the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team/s.
- Understanding of the need to adhere to office guidelines and procedures
- Working to deadlines
Desirable
- Defendant/Claimant personal injury or clinical negligence
- Experience of dealing with confidential, sensitive data with an understanding of the maintenance and storage of sensitive records.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to write in plain English
- Analytical negotiating ability
- Ability to liaise and communicate with both internal and external personnel at all levels confidently.
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Listening and Learning
- Working Together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
Desirable
- Friendly and flexible approach to work
Other
Essential
- Willing to undertake further professional development
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Law Degree (or equivalent)/cilex qualification
Desirable
- LPC or equivalent
- Knowledge of courts and litigation process.
- Structure of the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team/s.
- Understanding of the need to adhere to office guidelines and procedures
- Working to deadlines
Desirable
- Defendant/Claimant personal injury or clinical negligence
- Experience of dealing with confidential, sensitive data with an understanding of the maintenance and storage of sensitive records.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to write in plain English
- Analytical negotiating ability
- Ability to liaise and communicate with both internal and external personnel at all levels confidently.
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Listening and Learning
- Working Together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
Desirable
- Friendly and flexible approach to work
Other
Essential
- Willing to undertake further professional development
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).
