About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an experienced lawyer in the field of clinical negligence to join our growing team. If you would like to make a positive difference and work in an organisation which truly values its staff, this will interest you.
We are looking for people who have experience in clinical negligence litigation.
The ideal candidate must have good communication skills, a confident approach to work and can demonstrate our core values:
Listening and Learning Working Together Taking Responsibility Innovating
Your role will be based at Companies House
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a varied case load . You would be a member of one of our 4 clinical negligence teams and would support more junior members of staff, play a key role in the department, and build close client relationships. We represent all the Health Boards and Trusts in Wales and pride ourselves on our relationships with our clients and the quality of our service. We are committed to innovation and efficiency. We are committed to the development and well-being of our staff.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visithttps://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Other Essential
Willing to undertake further professional development Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations
Desirable
Welsh Speaker
Personal Qualities Essential
Listening and learning Working together Taking responsibility Innovating
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced Ability to communicate in all formats, in plain English. Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work Ability to prioritise and organise own work whilst motivating the junior members team Ability to recognise own capabilities Evidence of excellent client care skills
Desirable
Ability to train, mentor and support more junior members of the team
Experience Essential
Extensive experience, post qualification, in clinical negligence/personal injury gained through practice Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff Experience in drafting documents and advice to clients
Desirable
Defendant clinical negligence experience Extensive experience in drafting documents
Qualifications/Knowledge Essential
Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent) Qualified with litigation and advocacy rights
Desirable
Higher Degree NHS Background Structure of the NHS Relevant healthcare related law
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)