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Paralegal

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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Jan 7

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
    Healthcare
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You should have claims management experience, an interest in the NHS, and ideally experience in Defendant clinical negligence or case management.
  • You will manage clinical negligence claims, provide healthcare advice, assist with disclosure requests, support inquests, and deliver training on core legal areas.

Requirements

  • We are looking for a Paralegal who shares our passion to support staff in the delivery of outstanding healthcare and demonstrates the Trust’s values to achieve that aim.
  • We recognise that working inhouse is a niche role and would be keen to hear from candidates with claims management experience who have an interest in working in the NHS.
  • Whilst experience working within Defendant clinical negligence would be advantageous, we welcome applications from candidates with demonstrable case management experience.
  • This is a 12 month fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave.

Responsibilities

  • Claims: management of clinical negligence and third party claims, in line with NHSR’s schemes. We work closely with clinicians and our Divisions to robustly defend claims, protecting the interests of the Trust.
  • Healthcare advice: including but not limited to consent, capacity, data protection, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act, for both adults and children. We manage High Court Applications inhouse, at a significant cost saving to the Trust.
  • Disclosure requests: assisting the police and local authority on childcare and criminal proceedings, where the Trust may not be a party to proceedings. We have experience of managing complex childcare proceedings inhouse, as the South West regional centre for children.
  • Inquests: support and representation of staff in the Coroner’s Court. We work closely with our local Coroners on a large portfolio of inquests.
  • Training: internal and external training on above core areas of work.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Paralegal position?

The Paralegal position is a 12-month fixed-term post to cover a period of maternity leave.

What type of experience are you looking for in candidates?

We are seeking candidates with claims management experience, and while experience in Defendant clinical negligence is advantageous, we also welcome applications from those with demonstrable case management experience.

What are the core areas of work for the Paralegal role?

The core areas of work include management of clinical negligence and third-party claims, providing healthcare advice, assisting with disclosure requests, supporting staff during inquests, and delivering training on these core areas.

Is prior experience in the NHS necessary for this role?

While prior experience in the NHS is not necessary, candidates with an interest in working in the NHS and relevant claims management experience are encouraged to apply.

Who will the Paralegal be supporting in their role?

The Paralegal will support the Healthcare Legal Services Team in providing a dedicated in-house legal service.

What is the work environment like at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust?

UHBW is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, offering a collaborative environment with over 13,000 staff across various clinical services, focused on delivering excellent patient care.

Are there opportunities for training in this role?

Yes, the role involves providing internal and external training on the core areas of work outlined in the job description.

How does the Trust approach diversity and inclusion?

UHBW is committed to being an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, recruiting and retaining staff that represents the local population's rich diversity.

Can I contact someone for an informal discussion about the role?

Yes, you are encouraged to contact us for an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity.

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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

UHBW NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and thriving group of hospitals in the heart of Bristol and Weston.

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Mission & Purpose

We are University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). One of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. The Trust has many and varied career opportunities for you to choose from. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. With strong links to the University of Bristol and University of West of England we are the major medical research and training centre in the region, using findings to continually improve our patient care and attracting the highest caliber clinical staff from across the UK. Follow our page and become part of our story.

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