Job overview

As a valued member of our in-house Legal Team, you’ll take the lead in managing litigation cases from the moment they’re received through to settlement. You’ll also assist with matters notified by the Coroner and her Officers, as well as support other ad hoc legal issues that arise.

Your insight and attention to detail will help identify ways to improve the experience for patients, clients, carers, and staff. By effectively managing claims, you’ll be making a real difference—highlighting areas for service improvement and recording risk management recommendations and outcomes once each claim or inquest concludes.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across all levels and departments within the Trust—spanning our three main sites—and work closely with external organisations and stakeholders. You’ll also have the opportunity to share your expertise by contributing to staff training on claims management and inquests, helping others grow in their understanding of these important processes.

Main duties of the job

Analysis of letters from solicitors, or direct from patients, identification of the key issues raised and review of the relevant healthcare records, and assignment of a risk grading that is constantly reviewed during the investigation process.

Arranging for the disclosure of documents directly to the Claimant’s solicitors and ensuring that reports are received from all relevant parties and that appropriate information is disseminated as necessary.

Obtain reports from clinicians as requested by HM Coroner and his/her officers. Requesting and obtaining Postmortem reports from Coroner’s officers and liaison with staff in arranging pre inquest meetings.

To assist in the administration of other ad hoc legal matters as required, including Access to Health Records requests and other general healthcare/legal enquiries.

Reporting all new claims to NHSR in accordance with their current guidelines and obtaining reports and other information as requested by NHSR

Team worker, who can offer support and flexibility, whilst also able to work upon own initiative.

Assess which claims require reporting to NHSR, and to report the same in accordance with current NHSR guidelines. This includes, if required the preparation of a preliminary analysis for each case report, with an assessment of liability, estimate of quantum and chronology of the care provided.

Working for our organisation

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
 
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.