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Job summary

Main area
Legal
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
043-AC183-1026
Employer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Employer type
NHS
Site
Companies House
Town
CARDIFF
Salary
£50,129 - £57,365 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/10/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership logo

Clinical Negligence Lawyer

Band 7

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit a qualified lawyer (Solicitor /CILEx Fellow Litigator and Advocate (Civil) / Barrister) in the fields of clinical negligence, personal injury and/or public inquiries to join our General Medical Practice Indemnity GMPI team (GMPI).
The team manages clinical negligence claims against those engaged in the delivery of primary care services on behalf of Local Health Boards and NHS Trusts in Wales, including GPs.

If you would like to make a positive difference and work in an organisation which truly values its staff, this will interest you.
Your role will initially be based at Companies House

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Managing a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims on behalf of the NHS in Wales (including claims against GPs and GP service providers “GPs”), providing guidance to GPs and undertaking advocacy where appropriate.
Supporting clients in respect of patient Concerns/Redress matters.

This is a varied role which will allow the post holder to develop a wide range of skills. 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 wellbeing of our staff.  Supervision will be provided to allow the lawyer to gain the necessary experience in this area of work.
 

Working for our organisation

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.

Offering a 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 visit https://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. 

Detailed job description and main 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 Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent)
  • Qualified with litigation and advocacy rights: Qualified solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales CILEx Litigator and Advocate (Civil) Qualified barrister admitted to the bar in England and Wales (or committed to qualifying with these rights within 6-12 months)
  • Relevant legal knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • Structure of the NHS.
  • Relevant healthcare-related law.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience gained through training within clinical negligence/personal injury/public inquiries
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of drafting documents and advice to clients.
  • Defendant/claimant clinical negligence experience

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced
  • Ability to communicate in all formats, in plain English
  • Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances
  • Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work
  • Ability to prioritise and organise own work
  • Ability to recognise own capabilities
  • Evidence of excellent client care skills

Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values: • Listening and learning • Working together • Taking responsibility • Innovating

Other

Essential criteria
  • Willing to undertake further professional development
  • Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations.
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Customer Service ExcellenceHyderus o ran anabledd - ymroddedigDisability confident committedMenopause Workplace PledgeEnei MemberLexcel Legal Practice Quality MarkRhwydwaith Network 75 logoEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principlesPrentisiaethau ApprenticeshipsArmed Force Convenant - Silver Award

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Heather Grimbaldeston
Job title
Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
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