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Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Nov 12

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Sheffield

AI generated summary

  • You must provide high-quality support, meet legal deadlines, manage administration tasks, handle disclosure requests, liaise with external organizations, and accurately prepare legal documents.
  • You will assist in legal administration, manage disclosure requests, liaise with external agencies, prepare documents, and support the Legal Services Director with various tasks.

Requirements

  • - Provide confidential and high-quality assistance to the Legal Services Director.
  • - Achieve compliance with legislation and court deadlines.
  • - Assist in the day-to-day administration of the legal services department.
  • - Handle civil and criminal matters requiring disclosure.
  • - Work independently to support the workload of the Legal Services Director.
  • - Complete administration tasks, including minuting meetings, diary management, and dealing with post.
  • - Liaise with external organisations and agencies including NHS Resolution, Coroners, Local Authorities, and barristers chambers.
  • - Facilitate, administrate, and process disclosure requests relating to civil and criminal matters.
  • - Ensure requests and responses are logged accurately and consistently.
  • - Review documentation for disclosure requests and redact documentation where necessary.
  • - Prepare and check legal documents accurately.

Responsibilities

  • Working as a member of the team in the legal services department, you will provide confidential and high-quality assistance to the Legal Services Director in achieving compliance with legislation and court deadlines.
  • You will assist the Legal Services Director in the day-to-day administration of the legal services department, including, but not limited to, the administration of civil and criminal matters requiring disclosure.
  • The role will involve general administrative duties, disclosure of records and statements confidentially, and liaison with third parties.
  • Assistant to the Legal Services Director.
  • You will be required to work independently to support the workload of the Legal Services Director and complete administration tasks, including minuting meetings, diary management and dealing with post.
  • You will liaise with external organisations and agencies including NHS Resolution, Coroners, Local Authorities and barristers chambers.
  • You will be required to facilitate, administrate and process disclosure requests relating to civil and criminal matters, ensuring requests and responses are logged accurately and consistently.
  • Additionally, you will review documentation for disclosure requests and redact documentation where necessary.
  • There will be a requirement to prepare and check legal documents with accuracy.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Legal Services Assistant?

The primary responsibilities include providing high-quality assistance to the Legal Services Director, administering civil and criminal matters, facilitating disclosure requests, reviewing documentation, and performing general administrative duties such as diary management and minute-taking.

Is prior legal experience required for this position?

While prior legal experience may be beneficial, it is not explicitly stated as a requirement. Candidates should possess strong administrative skills and the ability to work independently.

Where will the Legal Services Assistant be working?

The Legal Services Assistant will be working within the legal services department of Sheffield Children’s NHS Trust.

What types of organizations will the assistant be liaising with?

The assistant will liaise with external organizations and agencies, including NHS Resolution, Coroners, Local Authorities, and barristers chambers.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, Sheffield Children’s NHS Trust encourages continuous professional development and aims to provide a supporting environment for staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.

What qualities does Sheffield Children’s NHS Trust value in its employees?

The Trust values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as part of its CARE values, which guide the quality of patient care.

What should I do if I need accommodations during the recruitment process?

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Manager, Catherine Gilbert, at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The job description does not specify the hours, but interested candidates should refer to the job description and person specification for further details on the expected time commitment.

Will I be responsible for preparing legal documents?

Yes, a key responsibility of the Legal Services Assistant will involve preparing and checking legal documents with accuracy.

How does Sheffield Children’s NHS Trust demonstrate its commitment to diversity and inclusion?

The Trust actively supports applicants from diverse backgrounds and is continually reviewing its recruitment and selection processes to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.

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Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is one of only three dedicated children’s hospital trusts in the UK.

Science & Healthcare
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1001-5000
Employees
1876
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust provides specialized healthcare services for children and young people, including emergency, elective, and outpatient care. Their mission is to deliver exceptional, child-centered care, ensuring the highest quality of treatment and support for young patients and their families. They focus on improving health outcomes, fostering innovation in pediatric care, and supporting the well-being of children in their community.