An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Deputy Head of Legal Services. This is a full‑time role supporting the Head of Legal Services within the Trust's busy Legal Services Department.Based at Fairfield General Hospital, the post will require occasional travel to other sites and to Coroner's Court.ResponsibilitiesSupport the Head of Legal Services in developing and implementing core objectives aligned to Patient Safety strategies across the organisation.Assist in developing systems for Coronial Inquest preparation to ensure key lessons are learned after sub‑optimal care episodes, support families, and prevent Coronial Regulation 28 reports.Manage the Trust’s claims and inquest function to minimise risk, overseeing employer’s liability, public liability, clinical negligence claims, and contentious inquests.Foster close working relationships and promote a positive safety culture, collaborating with colleagues in Governance, healthcare professionals and external organisations.About the TrustThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people in Greater Manchester, with 20,000 colleagues caring for patients across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford.BenefitsWe offer a supportive and flexible work environment, a competitive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working options and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
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