Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a small, friendly and supportive Legal Team for a fixed term of 12 months, primarily to assist in the handling of the Inquest portfolio.
Responsibilities
* Advocate on behalf of the Trust at inquests relating to the organisation.
* Provide specialist advice and guidance on all aspects of the inquest process, claims and healthcare law, based on legislation, national, international and local guidelines and best practice.
* Work with NHS Resolution and Trust solicitors in the instruction of barristers and independent experts on contentious inquests where inquest funding has been granted.
* Assist with the claims portfolio, working with NHS Resolution and Trust Solicitors on new and on‑going claims.
* Assist with the preparation and delivery of training to staff and managers on processes associated with inquests and claims.
* Liaise with Trust management, clinical leads, Learning and Development teams, and national groups to ensure learning points from claims and inquests are developed into Trust practice.
* Attend relevant internal and external meetings to provide learning points from inquests and claims and develop Trust practices.
* Assist with the development and preparation of qualitative and statistical reports of a very high standard on claims and inquests for the Board of Directors, Quality Committee, Executive Directors Group and other stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
Legally qualified solicitor capable of managing a mixed case load of contentious inquests, clinical negligence and personal injury claims. Requires a high level of advocacy experience representing the interests of the Trust at Coroners Courts across the Trust's geographical location. Familiarity with NHS Resolutionsan Scheme Rules, Civil Procedure Rules, Pre‑action Protocols and Coroners Rules is essential.
About the Trust
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people, employ approximately 6,700 staff and operate on a budget of approximately £580 million. RCHT is a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non‑clinical roles.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Carrie Dees, Job title: Legal Services Manager, Email: carrie.dees2@s.net, Telephone: 01872 252947
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