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Senior Legal Officer - Inquests

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    Healthcare
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must manage legal advice for inquests, support staff, review policies, liaise with the Coroner, ensure compliance, prepare witness statements, and handle media communications.
  • You will manage legal advice for inquests, support staff, liaise with the Coroner, oversee statements, ensure compliance, and prepare reports while promoting patient safety.

Requirements

  • Be responsible for the management and provision of expert legal advice across all sites for the designated Speciality Team (Advisory & Inquests).
  • Be responsible for ensuring staff across all services and sites are adequately advised and supported.
  • Assist in the management of the to day to day running of the designated Speciality Team, including support of the Legal Admin Team and the Legal Administrative Team Leader.
  • Jointly lead on the critical evaluation of the Trust’s policies and practice to interpret whether these provide assurance and promote the Trust’s patient safety and patient-centred values.
  • Assist in preparing board reports and briefs on high profile matters.
  • Jointly lead on triangulation and identification of relevant incidents, inquests, claims, advisory and complaints.
  • Be responsible for the instruction and management of out-sourced legal services; ensuring the efficient and effective management of all advice on a broad range of legal matters.
  • Liaise with HM Coroner and his/her Officers to meet the requirements of the Coroner’s Court.
  • Ensure the Trust is compliant with the requirements under the Coroner’s and Justice Act 2009 and the Coroners Rules 2013.
  • Provide expert advice and support on procedures for inquests.
  • Ensure statements are requested and received in a timely fashion. Provide expert review of witness statements, ensuring all witness statements are quality checked prior to disclosure.
  • Support and adequately prepare staff for the role of witness before, throughout and after the inquest.
  • Obtain statements and any other information which the Coroner requires.
  • Arrange and manage de-brief sessions for staff, during and following inquests, as required.
  • Provide expert ongoing analysis of the case to ensure appropriate representation is in place for the hearing, including applications to the NHSR for funding where appropriate.
  • Support on ensuring the communications team are aware of any potential media interest relating to an inquest.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for the management and provision of expert legal advice across all sites for the designated Speciality Team (Advisory & Inquests).
  • Be responsible for ensuring staff across all services and sites are adequately advised and supported.
  • Assist in the management of the to day to day running of the designated Speciality Team, including support of the Legal Admin Team and the Legal Administrative Team Leader.
  • Jointly lead on the critical evaluation of the Trust’s policies and practice to interpret whether these provide assurance and promote the Trust’s patient safety and patient-centred values.
  • Assist in preparing board reports and briefs on high profile matters.
  • Jointly lead on triangulation and identification of relevant incidents, inquests, claims, advisory and complaints.
  • Be responsible for the instruction and management of out-sourced legal services; ensuring the efficient and effective management of all advice on a broad range of legal matters.
  • Liaise with HM Coroner and his/her Officers to meet the requirements of the Coroner’s Court.
  • Ensure the Trust is compliant with the requirements under the Coroner’s and Justice Act 2009 and the Coroners Rules 2013.
  • Provide expert advice and support on procedures for inquests.
  • Ensure statements are requested and received in a timely fashion. Provide expert review of witness statements, ensuring all witness statements are quality checked prior to disclosure.
  • Support and adequately prepare staff for the role of witness before, throughout and after the inquest.
  • Obtain statements and any other information which the Coroner requires.
  • Arrange and manage de-brief sessions for staff, during and following inquests, as required.
  • Provide expert ongoing analysis of the case to ensure appropriate representation is in place for the hearing, including applications to the NHSR for funding where appropriate.
  • Support on ensuring the communications team are aware of any potential media interest relating to an inquest.

FAQs

What is the primary reporting structure for the Senior Legal Officer - Inquests position?

The Senior Legal Officer reports to the Head of Legal (Advisory & Inquests) and the Associate Head of Legal (Advisory & Inquests).

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Legal Officer?

The main responsibilities include providing expert legal advice, managing the Speciality Team, preparing board reports, liaising with HM Coroner, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and preparing staff for inquest proceedings.

Is prior experience required for this role?

Yes, candidates should have relevant legal experience, especially in inquests and advisory legal matters.

Will I be involved in preparing staff for inquest hearings?

Yes, a key responsibility is to support and prepare staff for their role as witnesses during the inquest process.

What qualifications are necessary for this position?

Candidates typically need a law degree or equivalent professional qualification, along with significant experience in legal practice, particularly in inquests.

What is the purpose of the Senior Legal Officer in relation to patient safety?

The Senior Legal Officer is responsible for evaluating Trust policies and practices to ensure they promote patient safety and support patient-centred values.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, MFT values career development and provides equal opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Will I work with external legal services?

Yes, the Senior Legal Officer is responsible for the instruction and management of outsourced legal services as needed.

Is there a focus on diversity in the hiring process?

Yes, MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

What support is available for diversity and inclusion?

MFT fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing support for applicants with special requirements during the application process.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.

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