About this role
Job summary
Responsible for managing a caseload of inquests and personal injury claims, comprised of Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims and CNST (clinical negligence) claims.
To assist the Director of Legal Services, Deputy Head of Legal Services and Senior Solicitor in the day to day administration, conduct and investigations of legal claims and inquests and other legal matters as required.
Main duties of the job
You will hold a degree in Law and a relevant postgraduate qualification (LPC or BPTC). Previous experience working as a Paralegal is a significant advantage, particularly experience in the management of clinical negligence/personal injury claims and/or inquests. Experience of working in the NHS or with NHS clients would be an advantage. The role requires an individual who has the confidence and experience to communicate effectively with a wide range of health and legal professionals.
The Trust is a recognised SRA training provider and training contracts have been offered to previous Paralegals who have demonstrated exceptional skill and commitment to the role.
Closing date of applications: 2 August 2026
Interview dates: 20 August 2026 (Round 1) and 25 August 2026 (Round 2)
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare a written presentation to be submitted prior to the first round of interviews.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff
Job description Job responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Communication Skills Essential
Evidence of confidence in verbal communication and interpersonal skills Evidence of excellent written communication and drafting skills No spelling or punctuation issues in the application Experience in taking witness statements
Knowledge and Experience Essential
CILEX member, Law Degree or equivalent qualification/Experience
Desirable
Experience managing a legal caseload Experience in communication with client's under pressure
Analytical Skills Essential
Ability to distil legal issues and produce comprehensive and accurate written and verbal legal analysis
Planning and Organisational Essential
Strong examples to demonstrate proven organisational skills, including working under pressure and to deadline
Desirable
Proven track record managing a large caseload and juggling competing demands under pressure
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)