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Band 6 Legal Officer

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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    Healthcare
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree, experience in claims management, strong legal knowledge, excellent communication skills, data analysis ability, and the capacity to manage workloads under pressure.
  • You will manage clinical negligence and liability claims, prioritize tasks, communicate complex information, and interact with various stakeholders, including legal advisors and the Coroner's office.

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent qualification
  • Previous clinical negligence/employer/public liability claims experience
  • Previous Coronial/Inquest management experience
  • Proven ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of CPR, the claims process and HMC Rules & Regulations
  • Strong technical knowledge in areas relevant to legal healthcare practice
  • Good understanding of the principles of investigation management, root cause analysis techniques and Clinical Governance
  • Strong problem solving ability and capacity to recognise alternative solutions where necessary
  • Strong work load management skills
  • Ability to interpret national policy and guidance, identify local implications and apply implementation to a local setting
  • Critical appraisal of wide ranging documents to facilitate assessment of risk and to ensure appropriate and sensitive communication/management of claims/inquests
  • Ability to manage, prioritise and deliver a number of projects and work programmes within timescales
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Good standard of computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheets and databases
  • Competent with gathering, collating and analysing data and information from a variety of sources effectively
  • Data manipulation including identification, accessing and downloading of data, design set up and development of data entry systems including automation as appropriate
  • Makes clear recommendations indicating benefits/consequences and identify risks
  • Analyses and uses complex information from a variety of sources and formats and undertakes information analysis
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good communicator at all levels
  • Written - experience of drafting letters and technical reports with clarity and awareness. Excellent writing skills. Ability to prepare written material presenting complex matters in a logical way using the appropriate style, content and language for the audience
  • Oral - Communicate clearly with appropriate groups.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will manage a busy and mixed caseload of clinical negligence/employer/public liability claims in accordance with Civil Procedure Rules and NHSR Resolution and Trust policies and guidelines alongside Coroner investigations and Inquests. This will require frequent prioritisation to meet changing deadlines. Excellent communication skills are required with the ability to review complex information, consider strategy, and share this with a wide range of people including clinical and non-clinical colleagues. There will also be regular communication with external legal advisors, third party solicitors, NHS Resolution, the Coroner's office and on occasion patients representing themselves.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Band 6 Legal Officer role?

The main focus of the Band 6 Legal Officer role is to manage clinical negligence and public/employer liability claims, assist with Inquests, and provide healthcare legal advice, ensuring compliance with relevant rules, policies, and guidelines.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A degree or equivalent qualification is required for the Band 6 Legal Officer position.

What type of experience is necessary for this role?

Candidates must have previous experience in clinical negligence, employer/public liability claims, and Coronial/Inquest management, along with strong knowledge of the claims process, HMC Rules & Regulations, and clinical governance.

What skills are essential for success in this position?

Essential skills include excellent communication, time management, problem-solving, workload management, and the ability to interpret complex information. Strong writing skills for drafting letters and reports are also critical.

Is this role emotionally challenging?

Yes, the role may involve managing emotionally challenging Inquests and legal claims, requiring resilience and strong interpersonal skills.

Will I need to communicate with external stakeholders?

Yes, regular communication with external legal advisors, third-party solicitors, NHS Resolution, and the Coroner's office is a key component of the job.

Is the work environment inclusive?

Yes, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where all staff feel valued and have a sense of belonging.

Are there opportunities for training and development in this role?

Yes, the organization offers a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support personal and career growth.

What technologies will I need to be familiar with?

Candidates should have a good standard of computer literacy, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and data manipulation.

Will a criminal background check be required for this position?

Yes, this position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the nature of the role.

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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England.

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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national and international population. It includes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and Community Services, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham Chest Clinic. We also run a number of smaller satellite units, allowing people to be treated as close to home as possible. We see and treat more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites and our hospitals deliver more babies than anywhere else in Europe. We are a regional centre for cancer, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, HIV and AIDS, as well as respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis. We also have expertise in premature baby care, bone marrow transplants and thoracic surgery and have the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. We provide a series of highly specialist cardiac, liver and neurosurgery services to patients from across the UK. We are world-renowned for our trauma care and have developed pioneering surgical techniques in the management of ballistic and blast injuries, including bespoke surgical solutions for previously unseen injuries. As a result of its clinical expertise in treating trauma patients and military casualties, the QEHB has been designated both a Level 1 Trauma Centre and host of the UK’s only £20m National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (SRMRC). We have over 24,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. UHB is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and aims to achieve positive change for LGBTQ+ people by creating an inclusive, inspiring and equal environment for both staff and service users.