About this role
Job summary
This role is a key member of the Legal Services team, supporting the delivery of a high-quality in-house legal service across a broad range of clinical and non-clinical matters. Working under the supervision of qualified solicitors, the post holder will manage a varied caseload of claims, inquests and legal advisory work of appropriate complexity, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently, professionally and in accordance with departmental standards and legal requirements.
The successful candidate will develop expertise in areas such as clinical negligence, personal injury, employers' liability, inquests and healthcare law, contributing to the Trust's management of legal risk and patient safety agenda. They will be expected to exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities, maintain accurate case management records and recognise when matters require escalation to senior colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The role involves active management of a caseload including undertaking legal and factual investigations, liaising with clinicians and managers, preparing legal documentation and supporting the conduct of litigation and coronial proceedings. The post holder will act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders, NHS Resolution, external solicitors, Counsel and HM Coroner, helping to ensure that legal matters are managed effectively.
In addition, Paralegals contribute to organisational learning and risk management by assisting with reports, identifying themes and lessons arising from claims and inquests, supporting governance processes, maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring compliance with departmental procedures. The post holder will provide support on a range of legal matters, undertake legal research, respond to routine legal enquiries and contribute to the continuous improvement of Legal Services across the Trust.
About us
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.
We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.
We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Foundation Degree in relevant subject or CILEX Paralegal/Advanced Paralegal qualification or equivalent experience of claims and inquest management in an in-house NHS legal team
Desirable
Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Law
Experience Desirable
Experience working as a Paralegal within a law firm or NHS in-house legal team Work experience undertaken at a law firm or barristers' chambers (minimum two weeks)
Knowledge Essential
Good working knowledge of civil litigation (including but not limited to clinical negligence and personal injury) and Civil Procedure Rules
Desirable
Risk management systems including Datix and InPhase
Skills Essential
Proficient in use of Microsoft 365 applications Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with a wide range of staff Able to plan and manage workload to achieve deadlines, able to multi-task in a demanding environment Excellent command of English language including spelling and grammar Ability to adjust and adapt depending on the evolving requirements of the role, willingness to learn to develop
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).
Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Aintree
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)