About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a senior, experienced lawyer (Solicitor / CILEx Chartered Legal Executive Litigator & Advocate / Barrister) in the field of clinical negligence to join our GMPI & Primary Care Clinical Negligence team. The team manages clinical negligence claims against those engaged in the delivery of primary care services on behalf of Local Health Boards and NHS Trusts in Wales, including GPs.
If you would like to make a positive difference and work in an organisation which truly values its staff, this will interest you.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is experienced in clinical negligence litigation and who enjoys managing a complex case load and supportingmore junior members of staff. You would be a senior member of the team and play a key strategic role in the department and build close client relationships.
The role is very varied and includes assisting the team manager with the day to day operation of the Scheme for General Medical PracticeIndemnity "Scheme for GMPI" and the Existing Liabilities Scheme "ELS" and providing guidance to GPs and GP service providers in Wales("GPs") in the management of clinical negligence claims and concerns.
The role involves assisting the team manager to review, monitor and assess data and claims information relating to clinical negligence claims brought against GPs.
The successful candidate will have access to supervision when required but will generally work autonomously and as a senior member of theteam will train, mentor and professionally supervise more junior members with their case work.
We pride ourselves on our relationships with our clients and the quality of our service. We are committed to innovation and efficiency. Our senior lawyers play a key role in delivering change across Wales. We are committed to the development and well-being of our staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Law degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent). Qualified with litigation and advocacy rights : - Qualified solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales. - CILEx Litigator and Advocate (Civil). - Qualified barrister admitted to the bar in England and Wales. Relevant Legal Knowledge
Desirable
Higher Degree NHS background Structure of the NHS Relevant healthcare related law
Experience Essential
Substantial relevant post qualification experience in relevant field/fields of law as specified in the role profile i.e. litigation gained through practice. Extensive experience in drafting documents. Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff.
Desirable
Defendant clinical negligence experience. Experience of making presentations to legal staff.
Skills and Attributes 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, with staff, senior staff, directors, on complex business and clinical negligence processes 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 being an effective leader of the team Ability to recognise own capabilities Ability and enthusiasm to train, mentor and professionally supervise more junior members of the team Ability and enthusiasm to grow the work of the department and to build on and broaden the team's reputation within and outside the NHS
Desirable
Experience of writing reports suitable for senior and executive level audiences Higher Advocacy Skills. Experience of using social media to promote individual professional achievements and to enhance the firm's reputation.
Values & Other Essential
Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values: -Listening and learning -Working together -Taking responsibility - Innovating Willing to undertake further professional development. Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations.
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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
CF14 4UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)