Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Corporate
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 309-UCLH-8291164
- Cyflogwr
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- University College London Hospitals
- Tref
- London
- Cyflog
- £66,274 - £73,496 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 06/10/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Legal Counsel (UCLH and Whittington Health)
NHS AfC: Band 8a
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We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring that its recruitment processes are carried out with integrity, transparency, and fairness for all applicants. To help maintain these standards, we ask candidates to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the recruitment process.
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Trosolwg o'r swydd
As part of its collaboration agreement, UCLH and Whittington Health (WH) have created an exciting new opportunity for an experienced senior legal professional to assist with can support both UCLH and WH by advising on a wide range of issues, including but not limited to, research and commercial contracts, , data protection, property, court of protection, employment and litigation.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Key responsibilities and duties will be:
• Support the broader legal function at UCLH and WH including but not limited to, employment matters, estates, court of protection work and commercial contracts;
• Support the continued development of the legal services team at both trusts, including the development of new business practices and drafting templates and SOPs;
• Work with third-party legal suppliers to ensure best value for money advice and managing budgets for external legal counsel where appropriate.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Manyleb y person
Education/Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Law degree or equivalent
- Qualified Solicitor
- Continuous professional development
Experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Background in the health, research or pharmaceutical sector
Skills/abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent communication skills including attention to detail and ability to communicate complex principles to wide-ranging audience within and outside the Trust (including speaking with patients)
- Good report drafting skills for senior level internal and external audiences
Personal qualities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Always put patients first
- Customer service focus
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Passion for excellence and achieving high standards
- Takes pride in individual and team work
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Jamie Henderson
- Teitl y swydd
- General Counsel
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jamie Henderson, general counsel, on [email protected].
Rhestr swyddi gyda University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gweinyddol neu bob sector



