Assistant Head of Legal Services

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Independently manage a portfolio of complex Coroners' Inquests.
• Provide specialist advice on coronial matters to colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
• Plan and prepare for sensitive legal hearings.
• Attend and advocate at Inquests, including examining and cross-examining witnesses and making legal submissions.
• Manage a portfolio of clinical and non-clinical claims.
• Provide advice regarding the management and settlement of claims.
• Work in accordance with relevant NHS Resolution schemes, protocols and legal requirements.
• Liaise with key external legal stakeholders including NHS Resolution, panel solicitors, Counsel and HM Coroner.
• Obtain and review records, witness statements and other evidence required for claims and Inquests.
• Prepare legal briefings and reports for senior managers.
• Support organisational learning arising from claims and Inquests.
• Provide specialist advice and training to clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

Essential

• A legal qualification/degree and/or substantial relevant claims management or Inquest experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of legal provisions, structures and policies.
• Demonstrable experience of managing clinical and/or non-clinical negligence ...