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 have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Inquest Team and assist in the day-to-day management of Inquests for Local Heath Boards (LHB) and NHS Trusts in Wales, under close supervision of a Senior Lawyer.
The ideal candidate for this position must have good communication skills, a confident approach to work and can demonstrate our core values:
Listening and LearningWorking togetherTaking responsibilityInnovating
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for opening new enquiries, liaising with Coroner's officers, attending inquest hearings at court and helping witnesses navigate the inquest process. This will include reviewing medical records/reports, drafting letters to obtain evidence and assisting in the investigation of inquests.
The post holder will need to establish and maintain good working relationships with inquest handlers, clinicians, health care professionals, colleagues within NWSSP Legal & Risk Services, Court officers, witnesses and experts.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visithttps://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
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 (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 legal office environment
- Experience of dealing with confidential, sensitive data with an understanding of the maintenance and storage of sensitive records.
- Understanding of the need to adhere to office guidelines and procedures
- Working to deadlines
Desirable
- Defendant/Claimant personal injury or clinical negligence
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced.
- Ability to communicate in all formats, in plain English.
- Analytical negotiating ability
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
- Ability to liaise and communicate with both internal and external personnel at all levels confidently.
Desirable
- Evidence of excellent client care skills
Values
Essential
- Listening and Learning
- Working Together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
Other
Essential
- Willing to undertake further professional development
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
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 legal office environment
- Experience of dealing with confidential, sensitive data with an understanding of the maintenance and storage of sensitive records.
- Understanding of the need to adhere to office guidelines and procedures
- Working to deadlines
Desirable
- Defendant/Claimant personal injury or clinical negligence
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced.
- Ability to communicate in all formats, in plain English.
- Analytical negotiating ability
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
- Ability to liaise and communicate with both internal and external personnel at all levels confidently.
Desirable
- Evidence of excellent client care skills
Values
Essential
- Listening and Learning
- Working Together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
Other
Essential
- Willing to undertake further professional development
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).
