Deputy Head of Legal Services | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Employer:
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Bury, BL9 7TD
Pay:
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
Yes
Closing Date:
05/06/2026
About this job 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.
The role will be based at Fairfield General Hospital with some requirement to travel to other sites and to Coroner's Court.
Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for supporting 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 lessons are learned following any sub‑optimal care episode, support families, and prevent Coronial Regulation 28 reports.
Assist in managing the Trust’s claims and inquest function to ensure 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.
Benefits Competitive benefits package, including a substantial annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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