University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is an incredibly rewarding place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. The legal services team is responsible for a portfolio of clinical negligence and public/employer liability claims, Inquests and the provision of healthcare advice. The scope of work is wide and interesting with the working being busy making this a challenging but extremely satisfying and rewarding role. This role offers both management of a mixed and interesting caseload alongside the day to day management of the legal services team. The role involves collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders and regular analysis and interpretation of complex information, supporting the team and acting as a first point of contact for healthcare related legal queries that arise. You will be involved in making positive changes to Trust processes and guidance and in sharing learning and themes from claims and Inquests in order to support improvements in quality and patient safety. Main duties of the job The key aspects of the role will include the day to day operational management of the legal team and being responsible for team queries, annual leave, sickness absence, appraisals and any employment processes. You will also managed a mixed caseload of complex clinical negligence/employer and public liability claims, Inquests and will be required to provide advice and guidance on Trust policies relevant to claims management, coronial law and, where appropriate, on healthcare related legal matters escalating as appropriate to the Head of Legal. You will have a proven track record of line management experience alongside claims management experience. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their whole self to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. Qualifications Essential • Educated to degree standard with appropriate post graduate level courses or substantial experience at a comparable level Law Degree and/or appropriate qualification Experience Essential • Previous medical negligence/employer liability claims experience • Previous Coronial/Inquest management experience • Experience of staff management • Proven ability to work to tight deadlines • Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of CPR, the claims process and MHC Rules & Regulations • Strong technical knowledge in areas relevant to legal healthcare practice • Good understanding of the principles of investigations management, root cause analysis techniques and Clinical Governance • Understanding data extracts, collates, quantitatively analyses and validates data, recognising alternative solution where necessary