Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to join our Medico-legal team as a Junior Case Handler/Co-ordinator on a 12 month secondment / fixed term basis.
You will be responsible for managing and delivering a highly comprehensive, confidential and expert legal coordination service to the Medico-legal Services Department, including management of non-clinical claims (own caseload) against the Trust and management of non-complex clinical negligence claims, and non-contentious inquests. This will include central co-ordination responsibilities and using own judgement to take forward urgent matters.
The workload is varied and unpredictable with frequent interruptions and changes of priority.
You will also fully investigate all potential Personal Injury claims to identify litigation risks and work with staff to provide support, advice in relation to processes and work with staff to change practice in order to minimise future litigation risks.
Main duties of the job
1. Management of non-clinical claims (own caseload) against the Trust and management of non-complex clinical negligence claims, and non-contentious inquests.
2. Coordination service to the Medico-legal Services Department to ensure an effective legal service.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Person specification
Qualification / experience of NHS legal
Essential criteria
3. LTPS claim / healthcare law experience
4. Degree level law or equivalent knowledge gained through legal experience.
5. Diploma in Clinical Risk and Claims Management.
Desirable criteria
6. Legal qualification e.g. qualified solicitor, LPC, CILEX.
7. Masters level law
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
8. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
9. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications