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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You should have relevant experience, a passion for healthcare, and expertise in claims, inquests, healthcare law, disclosure, and training.
  • You will manage clinical claims, support inquests, provide healthcare legal advice, handle disclosure requests, and deliver training on relevant legal matters.

Requirements

  • We are looking for a Solicitor 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 relevant experience who have an interest in working within the NHS.
  • This is a 12 month fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave.
  • The role of the Solicitor is to support the Healthcare Legal Services Team in the provision of a dedicated in-house legal service, which includes the following core areas:
  • Claims: management of clinical negligence and third party claims, in line with NHSR’s schemes.
  • Inquests: support and representation of staff in the Coroner’s Court.
  • Healthcare advice: including but not limited to consent, capacity, data protection, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act, for both adults and children.
  • Disclosure requests: assisting the police and local authority on childcare and criminal proceedings, where the Trust may not be a party to proceedings.
  • Training: internal and external training on above core areas of work.

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.
  • Inquests: support and representation of staff in the Coroner’s Court. We work closely with our local Coroners on a large portfolio of inquests.
  • 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.
  • Training: internal and external training on above core areas of work.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Solicitor position?

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

What are the core areas of work for the Solicitor in this role?

The core areas of work include claims management, inquest representation, healthcare advice, disclosure requests, and training on these core areas.

Is previous experience in the NHS required for this role?

While not strictly required, candidates with relevant experience and an interest in working within the NHS are encouraged to apply.

What types of claims will the Solicitor be managing?

The Solicitor will manage clinical negligence and third-party claims, in line with NHS Resolution's schemes.

Will the role involve representation in judicial settings?

Yes, the Solicitor will support and represent staff in the Coroner’s Court for inquests.

Are there opportunities for training in this role?

Yes, there will be opportunities to provide internal and external training on the core areas of work.

What qualifications are needed for the Solicitor role?

Candidates should possess relevant legal qualifications and experience, particularly in healthcare law, claims management, or related areas.

Where is University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust located?

UHBW is located across various sites in Bristol and Weston, serving a core population of over 500,000 people in South West England.

Does the Trust promote a diverse workforce?

Yes, UHBW is committed to creating a diverse workforce that represents the rich diversity of the local population.

How can candidates get more information about the position?

Candidates are encouraged to contact the Trust for an informal discussion about the opportunity.

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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.