Job summary
At Nottingham University Hospitals, we're growing our Legal Services Department. Across the Trust we are investing in our people, and putting our development plans in action. So, it's an incredibly exciting time to join us.
As a senior solicitor within the team, you'll be at the forefront of everything legal that we do and have a positive impact across the Trust and when engaging with key stakeholders. It's a hugely rewarding role where we'll give you everything you need to develop your career.
Your work will make a real difference to the life and wellbeing of Trust staff members who are involved in legal processes. A dynamic and experienced lawyer you will be looking to take your next step in your legal career. Perhaps you are an associate who would like to get some supervisory experience, or someone who is looking to move from private practice to an in-house role, or you may already have experience of working in-house.
In return, you'll be given plenty of opportunities to grow and develop. And you'll have access to lots of other benefits, including a generous NHS Pension and holiday allowance and an exciting range of exclusive staff wellbeing activities.
Main duties of the job
This is a fast-paced and dynamic role, no two days are the same. You'll have a background of being a good litigator, with inquest experience or general advocacy experience. You will understand the importance of hitting deadlines, of following process, of running a case load properly but also be empathetic, kind and supportive. You'll be able to multi-task, organise your time and move seamlessly from one task to another. As a real team player who thrives in a busy environment, you'll get the best out of yourself - and us.
Day-to-day, you'll run a mixed case load of complex inquests, claims and general health law advice matters. You will provide timely advice on legal matters to staff across the Trust, in all Divisions and to the Board. Work will cover a range of things including any issues that arise on inquest and claims matters and any general advice queries which often touch upon consent, safeguarding, behavioural issues, and medical treatment decisions. You will be responsible for the supervision of more junior team members.
You will be involved in making positive changes to Trust processes and guidance and sharing learning and themes from claims and inquests in order to support the Trust's drive for quality and to improve patient safety.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level with LPC
- Qualified Solicitor or trainee solicitor willing to transfer training contract over to the Trust for completion
- Significant specialist work experience in claims and inquest management within NHS trust or similar
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of NHS Claims management, including high value clinical negligence claims and complex Coroner's Inquests
- Good understanding of the importance of good file management, use of attendance notes etc
- Experience of advocacy work
- Exerience of managing and supervising staff
- Experience of supervising junior file handlers
- Experience of deputising for a manager where appropriate
Communication and Relationship
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and comm skills with ability to influence and negotiate at all levels, inc during highly stressful and contentious situations
- Deals frequently with sensitive, in depth confidential and often distressing information tactfully, discreetly and in difficult circumstances
- To act as a role model and provide positive, professional and accountable leadership to the legal team.
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Work independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to analyse/process highly complex facts and information in respect to clinical negligence claims and devise appropriate management strategies
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham University Hospital Trust
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH