Head of Legal Services

1 week ago

Crawley, United Kingdom South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time £150 - £200

Head of Legal Services Position SummaryConsidering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.As Head of Legal Services, you will provide expert legal advice across a broad range of healthcare‑related matters, including clinical negligence, coroners' inquests, personal injury claims, and complex ethical issues. You will act as a trusted advisor to the Trust’s Executive Team, senior clinicians, and operational leaders, ensuring legal compliance and supporting continuous improvement in patient safety and governance.ResponsibilitiesLead the legal management of coroners' inquests, including advocacy and witness support.Provide expert legal advice on healthcare law, patient consent, capacity, confidentiality and related legislative areas.Oversee the conduct of clinical negligence and personal injury claims and litigation.Support staff across the Trust with legal guidance and training.Collaborate with governance, safety, and clinical teams to embed learning and improve practice.Line‑manage legal services staff, oversee the department budget and resource allocation.Liaise with patient safety teams and divisional quality and clinical leads to identify and act on risk from inquest investigations.Contribute to policy development and internal training, ensuring the organization learns from legal processes.Advisory responsibilities to Trust working groups and committees in policy implementation and compliance.QualificationsQualified solicitor or barrister.Extensive experience in healthcare law, litigation and inquest advocacy.Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills.Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide clear, strategic legal advice.Experience working within the NHS or public sector is desirable.BenefitsOption to join the NHS Pension Scheme.Minimum 27 days’ holiday each year, increasing after 5 years’ service.Personal and professional development and training opportunities.Salary sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.Access to occupational health and counselling services.Award‑winning wellbeing hub.Access to NHS discounts and other employee benefits.Equality and Diversity StatementSouth East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can flourish. We actively support equality of opportunity for all staff and welcome applications from individuals of any age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. We encourage people from under‑represented groups, including Black, Asian, minority ethnic and disabled applicants, to apply. The Trust will guarantee an interview to candidates with disability who meet the essential criteria specified. xpwpeyx If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to ensure that any selection processes – including the interview – are fair and equitable.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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