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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Essential criteria
* Relevant post‑qualification as a Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive or relevant experience
* Experience of working within a legal team
* Experience of handling inquests in the Coroner's Court
* Experience of managing clinical negligence claims
Desirable criteria
* Specific experience in healthcare law and providing advice to clinicians.
* Previous experience working within the NHS
* Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive with current practising certificate
* Clinical qualification
* Risk management/root cause analysis training
New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
We offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non‑Executive positions.
Extensive training and development opportunities include paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on‑site Occupational Health Service with fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.
We welcome applications from all candidates. The Trust adheres to UK Visas and Immigration rules; candidates who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship must obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship to apply for a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa.
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We accept online applications and may provide paper‑based applications upon request. Consider contacting recruitment@tgh.nhs.uk for further details.
Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below.
How do you hear back from us?
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Applicant requirements: The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their duties. Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required. The Vacancy may close early; please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download
* Job Description (PDF, 448.6KB)
* Person specification (PDF, 248.6KB)
* Candidate Pack (PDF, 343.6KB)
* Hospital Floor Plan (PDF, 50.9KB)
* Positive About Disability (PDF, 191.5KB)
* Hospital Site Map (JPG, 160.9KB)
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