Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Deputy Head of Legal Services.
This is a full time role working within the Trust's busy Legal Services Department, supporting the Head of Legal Services.
It will be based at Fairfield General Hospital but there will be some requirement to travel to other sites and to Coroner's Court.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Head of Legal Services in developing and implementing the core objectives aligned to Patient Safety strategies across the organisation. In conjunction with the Head of Legal Services assist in developing systems of Coronial Inquest preparation to ensure that key lessons are learnt following any sub‑optimal care episode, to ensure that families are supported and Coronial Regulation 28 reports are prevented.
* Assist in managing the Trust's claims and inquest function to ensure that employer's liability, public liability, clinical negligence claims and contentious inquests are managed effectively minimising the risk to the Trust.
* Foster close working relationships and promote a positive safety culture across the organisation working collaboratively with colleagues in Governance, healthcare professionals and relevant external organisations.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.
We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.
Job details
* Date posted: 20 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 236‑NCA‑AC296‑25
* Job locations: Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Rd, Bury, BL9 7TD
Job description
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Experience – Essential
* Significant experience of managing inquests
* Substantial staff management experience
Desirable
* Substantial experience within a safety/quality/risk management/clinical risk management environment
Knowledge – Essential
* Awareness of current pertinent issues to governance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Employer details
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Rd, Bury, BL9 7TD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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