Responsible for managing a caseload of inquests and personal injury claims, comprised of Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims and CNST (clinical negligence) claims.

To assist the Director of Legal Services, Deputy Head of Legal Services, Senior Solicitor and Senior Legal Advisor in the day to day administration, conduct and investigations of legal claims and inquests and other legal matters as required.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the legal team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. You will be responsible for managing a substantial caseload of Coroner's inquests and clinical negligence claims against the Trust.

You will hold a degree in Law and a relevant postgraduate qualification (LPC or BPTC). Previous experience working as a Paralegal is a significant advantage, particularly experience in the management of clinical negligence/personal injury claims and/or inquests. Experience of working in the NHS or with NHS clients would be an advantage. The role requires an individual who has the confidence and experience to communicate effectively with a wide range of health and legal professionals.

The Trust is a recognised SRA training provider and training contracts have been offered to previous Paralegals who have demonstrated exceptional skill and commitment to the role.

Closing date of applications: 21 November 2024

Interview date: 5 December 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A& Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Communication Skills

Essential

• Evidence of confidence in verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of excellent written communication and drafting skills
• No spelling or punctuation issues in the application

Desirable

• Experience in taking witness statements

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• CILEX member, Law Degree or equivalent qualification/Experience

Desirable

• Experience managing a legal caseload
• Experience in communication with client's under pressure

Analytical Skills

Essential

• Ability to distil legal issues and produce comprehensive and accurate written and verbal legal analysis

Planning and Organisational

Essential

• Strong examples to demonstrate proven organisational skills, including working under pressure and to deadline

Desirable

• Proven track record managing a large caseload and juggling competing demands under pressure

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

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