Band 5 Paralegal

at  Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual for an opportunity that has arisen to join our Corporate Department as a Paralegal to support the Legal Services Manager, and be under their oversight and supervision, on an initial Fixed Term 12-month contract with a possibility for the role becoming permanent.
The post is an essential role which provides for a flexible working pattern.
The post holder will support the Legal Services Manager, and be under their oversight and supervision, and be responsible for defending civil claims against the Trust which include clinical negligence and employer/public liability claims. The post holder will be required to conduct all preliminary investigations, ensuring that all claims are managed efficiently within required timescales.
The post holder will assist in the management of Coroner’s investigations/Inquests, including conducting all preliminary investigations; assisting in identifying any organisational learning to ensure lessons are learnt for the benefit of future patients and staff.
The post holder will provide advice and guidance on Trust policies relevant to claims management, coronial law and where appropriate assist on healthcare related legal matters including court of protection under the direction of the Legal Services Manager.
The post is based at our Trust Headquarters at Priestley Wharf in Birmingham.
For enquiries, please contact by emailing legalservices.bchc@nhs.net (for attention of the Legal Service Manager).
The post holder will support the Legal Services Manager, and be under their oversight and supervision, and be responsible for the management of clinical negligence and employer/public liability claims against the Trust including organising and conducting all preliminary investigations, ensuring that all claims are managed appropriately and efficiently and within required timescales.
The post holder will assist in the management of Coroner’s investigations/Inquests, including organising and conducting all preliminary investigations; assisting in identifying any organisational learning to ensure lessons are learnt for the benefit of future patients and staff.
The post holder will be liaising with NHS Resolution and panel solicitors and assisting with ensuring the Trust is compliant with the Civil Procedure Rules, NHS Resolution reporting requirements and HM Coroner Rules and Regulations.
The post holder will provide advice and guidance on Trust policies relevant to claims management, coronial law and where appropriate assist on healthcare related legal matters under the direction of the Legal Services Manager.
The post holder would be based at our Trust Headquarters, with in the Corporate Governance Team at Priestley Wharf in Birmingham.

Please refer the Job description for details