Deputy Head of Legal Services

4 weeks ago

Bury, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Main Duties and Responsibilities Support the Head of Legal Services in the development of policy, processes and systems for the management of inquests and claims to ensure claims are effectively managed in accordance with the Trusts Claims Policy, NHS Resolution Scheme Rules, Civil Procedure Rules, Pre-action Protocols and Coroners Rules, to minimise financial, reputational and other risks to the Trust. Manage a specific workload in relation to inquests that are a cause for concern. Identify lessons learned from individual claims and inquests as themes, trends and patterns, working closely with key senior managers to advise and implement solutions and plans to prevent future harm, loss or damage. Assist claims handlers and legal representatives dealing with Trust claims, arranging and attending meetings with relevant staff and obtaining other relevant information including personal records, clinical records, clinician and manager views and Trust policies and SOPs.

Communications and Relationships Work with managers across teams to ensure that matters that may become contentious inquests are identified and handled effectively from an early stage. Deputise as the Trust contact between the Coroner and the Trust when the Head of Legal Services is unavailable, and ensure all inquests are effectively prepared for and that all Trust staff are appropriately supported. Work closely with the Trusts solicitors and NHSR claims handlers, escalating concerns to the Head of Legal Services where appropriate (including in relation to highly complex cases) and ensure the Trusts views are made clear. Analytical and Judgemental Skills Monitor the quality and quantity of data and information, escalating concerns to the Head of Legal Services and taking the necessary actions to deal with any problem.

Monitor outcomes from inquests, ensuring that these are disseminated, reviewed and responded to within agreed timescales. Assist in the production of reports relating to inquest management and outcomes. Planning and Organisational Skills Ensure that contentious and potentially contentious inquests are escalated to the Head of Legal Services effectively to reduce risks to the Trust, including associated claims and adverse publicity. Assist the Head of Legal Services to ensure that disclosure requests from Coroners are responded to in a timely fashion by the inquest leads.

Assist with the daily management, development and monitoring of the processes and systems for inquest Assist with the monitoring the inquest and claims modules for the Datix system, specifically ensuring that inquest and claims data is recorded accurately and reported in line with national and local standards. Physical Skills Ability to travel between hospital sites and externally Responsibility for Patient Care Support the Head of Legal Services with the development and implementation of systems for ensuring that feedback and learning from claims, investigations and inquests is effectively shared across the organisation Actively support and promote a transparent and learning culture across the Trust including supporting the Divisions to develop systems for providing feedback to staff from investigations related to inquests and claims. Responsibility for Policy/Service Development Support the development of managers across the organisation to ensure that inquest and claims management systems and processes are understood and implemented. Assist in the development and quality assurance of Trust-wide inquest training.

Responsibilities for Financial and Physical Resources Work within agreed budget targets and assist the Head of Legal Services in identifying changes in service delivery to release agreed efficiency savings. Work collaboratively with the senior management team in the directorate in the preparation of bids for financial resources Responsibilities for Human Resources Provide management support to the Legal Services team across all care organisations. Manage the staff resource in the absence of the Head Of Legal to ensure that service delivery is maintained and the objectives of staff within the team are met. Manage staff in line with Human Resource policies to support their ongoing development and performance review e.g.

attendance, annual leave, attendance at mandatory training and other training courses to support their personal development and undertaking annual appraisals. Facilitate regular team meetings in the absence of the Head of Legal Services, to ensure effective communication within the team. Ensure communication and working relationships are effective and underpin staff involvement in all complexities and levels of decision making. Provides and receives highly complex information and anticipates barriers to communication, whilst recognising factors that may influence the situation and pro-actively seeking out solutions to improve communication.

Empathetic and reassuring when communicating highly sensitive information and advice to employee

  • Commercial Property Legal Secretary

    1 month ago

    Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom G2 Legal Full time

    Job title: Commercial Property Legal SecretaryCompany G2 LegalJob description A well-regarded full-service law firm with multi-UK sites is currently looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to work within its growing Commercial Property department based in Bury. Hours – Hours: Mon – Fri 09.00 – 17.15 Salary – Depending on...

  • Deputy Regional Medical Director

    3 weeks ago

    Bury, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

    Job summary Are you an outstanding Medical Director looking for new challenge, career development and a competitive salary? We are looking for a Deputy Regional Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist to support our services at Cygnet Hospital Bury. Main duties of the job The Deputy Regional Medical Director will cover Cygnet Hospital...

  • Legal Co Ordinator

    1 month ago

    Bury, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Group Full time

    The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from the former Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. Together, we’ve a wealth of skills and resources to share and tap into and, a wide range of career paths...

  • Deputy Clinical Lead

    1 month ago

    Bury, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We currently seeking a Deputy Clinical Lead to join our male acute inpatient clinical team in Bury. The successful applicant will work predominantly within the Irwell Unit on South ward which is a 22 bedded acute admission ward, which provides assessments and care for adults with acute mental health needs who require a period of hospital admission. You will...

  • Deputy Regional Medical Director

    4 weeks ago

    Bury, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

    Job summary Are you an outstanding Medical Director looking for new challenge, career development and a competitive salary? We are looking for a Deputy Regional Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist to support our services in the Northwest and Yorkshire. Please be aware that the base of this role is at Cygnet Hospital Bury. Main duties of...

  • Legal Manager

    4 days ago

    Bury Saint, United Kingdom Branwell Ford Associates Limited Full time

    We have a unique opportunity for a Divisional Legal Manager to join a leading house developer in a senior capacity, where you will lead the in-house conveyancing team and provide an efficient service led in-house estate conveyancing service for the sale of new homes, part exchange and other related transactions.If your skills, experience, and qualifications...

  • Head of School

    1 month ago

    Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom Unity Schools Partnership Full time

    **Location**: Sybil Andrews Academy, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk **Job start**: September 2023 or earlier We are looking for a Head of School to help lead Sybil Andrews Academy to further success, as it moves into its next stage of improvement and growth. You will support the Trust Executive Headteacher to lead in the day-to-day leadership and management of the...

  • Legal Manager

    1 month ago

    Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom CareerBliss Full time

    We have a unique opportunity for a Divisional Legal Manager to join a leading house developer in a senior capacity, where you will lead the in-house conveyancing team and provide an efficient service led in-house estate conveyancing service for the sale of new homes, part exchange and other related transactions.Working closely with the Head of Conveyancing...

  • Legal Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom BranWell Ford Associates Limited Full time

    We have a unique opportunity for a Divisional Legal Manager to join a leading house developer in a senior capacity, where you will lead the in-house conveyancing team and provide an efficient service led in-house estate conveyancing service for the sale of new homes, part exchange and other related transactions.Working closely with the Head of Conveyancing...

  • Legal Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom Branwell Ford Associates Limited Full time

    We have a unique opportunity for a Divisional Legal Manager to join a leading house developer in a senior capacity, where you will lead the in-house conveyancing team and provide an efficient service led in-house estate conveyancing service for the sale of new homes, part exchange and other related transactions.Working closely with the Head of Conveyancing...

  • Legal Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom BranWell Ford Associates Limited Full time

    We have a unique opportunity for a Divisional Legal Manager to join a leading house developer in a senior capacity, where you will lead the in-house conveyancing team and provide an efficient service led in-house estate conveyancing service for the sale of new homes, part exchange and other related transactions.Working closely with the Head of Conveyancing...

  • Legal Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom Branwell Ford Associates Limited Full time

    We have a unique opportunity for a Divisional Legal Manager to join a leading house developer in a senior capacity, where you will lead the in-house conveyancing team and provide an efficient service led in-house estate conveyancing service for the sale of new homes, part exchange and other related transactions.If your skills, experience, and qualifications...

  • Family Legal Executive

    4 weeks ago

    Bury, United Kingdom SaccoMann Full time

    Regional, multi-service law firm looking to recruit an experienced Family Legal Executive into their Bury offices. This law firm prides itself on its employees wellbeing and company culture. They aim to provide excellent client care services to not only maintain great relationships, but to achieve their desired outcomes. Within this Family Legal Executive...

  • Legal Manager

    1 month ago

    Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom Branwell Ford Associates Limited Full time

    We have a unique opportunity for a Divisional Legal Manager to join a leading house developer in a senior capacity, where you will lead the in-house conveyancing team and provide an efficient service led in-house estate conveyancing service for the sale of new homes, part exchange and other related transactions. If your skills, experience, and...

  • Legal Manager

    1 month ago

    Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom BranWell Ford Associates Limited Full time

    We have a unique opportunity for a Divisional Legal Manager to join a leading house developer in a senior capacity, where you will lead the in-house conveyancing team and provide an efficient service led in-house estate conveyancing service for the sale of new homes, part exchange and other related transactions. Working closely with the Head of Conveyancing...

  • Legal Manager

    1 month ago

    Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom BranWell Ford Associates Limited Full time

    We have a unique opportunity for a Divisional Legal Manager to join a leading house developer in a senior capacity, where you will lead the in-house conveyancing team and provide an efficient service led in-house estate conveyancing service for the sale of new homes, part exchange and other related transactions. Working closely with the Head of Conveyancing...

  • Legal Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Bury St. Edmunds, East Anglia, United Kingdom Branwell Ford Associates Limited Full time

    We have a unique opportunity for a Divisional Legal Manager to join a leading house developer in a senior capacity, where you will lead the in-house conveyancing team and provide an efficient service led in-house estate conveyancing service for the sale of new homes, part exchange and other related transactions.If your skills, experience, and qualifications...

  • Legal Manager

    1 month ago

    Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom BranWell Ford Associates Limited Full time

    We have a unique opportunity for a Divisional Legal Manager to join a leading house developer in a senior capacity, where you will lead the in-house conveyancing team and provide an efficient service led in-house estate conveyancing service for the sale of new homes, part exchange and other related transactions. Working closely with the Head of...

  • Family Solicitor

    3 days ago

    Bury, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    Are you a Family Solicitor frustrated at the lack of a route to progression? Have you been looking for a clear pathway to the Partner level?An opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor with 3-5 years’ PQE to join a reputable multi-service boutique law firm based in North Manchester.The team has grown organically in the last few years, with new client...

  • Family Solicitor

    3 days ago

    Bury, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    Are you a Family Solicitor frustrated at the lack of a route to progression? Have you been looking for a clear pathway to the Partner level?An opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor with 3-5 years’ PQE to join a reputable multi-service boutique law firm based in North Manchester.The team has grown organically in the last few years, with new client...