Clinical Negligence Assessor

7 days ago


Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Hudgell Solicitors Full time

**Clinical Negligence Claims Assessor**

**Hull/Manchester**

**Salary dependent on experience**

**About Us**

Hudgell Solicitors is one of the country’s most progressive and experienced employee-owned law firms, committed to ‘Righting Wrongs’. We fight for our clients, stand up for the vulnerable and give a voice to those seeking justice.

For over 25 years, we’ve provided clear and honest legal advice in cases related to medical negligence, personal or criminal injury, civil liberties, travel and inquests.

Join our award-winning firm, recognised as one of the UK’s Best 250 Law Firms by The Times for five consecutive years.

We are 100% committed to our clients, our people and the community.

**About the Role**

**Who we are looking for**

**What you will be doing**
- Provisionally assess new Clinical Negligence enquiries and make a decision as to whether we can accept these matters.
- Review of records and relevant documentation in respect of the prospective clients.
- Liaise with and communicate effectively with the new claims team and provide clear feedback on matters to the new claims team.
- Keep up to date with the latest developments and changes in the relevant medical fields, legal frameworks, and ethical guidelines, and to undertake continuous professional development and training.
- Assist in educating and coaching of the New Claims Advisors alongside the New Claims Technical Team Leader.
- Be available and responsive, as and when required, to the team to provide support, answer queries and assist with difficult and challenging files.
- Ensure all Clinical Negligence claims are assessed efficiently and to an excellent standard.
- Liaise with assessment team on quality of instructions.
- Uphold our Company Mission and Values.
- Any other duties commensurate with this post.

**Essential Skills**
- Experience in vetting clinical negligence leads.
- Excellent communication skills to be able to obtain sensitive information from clients if needed and to develop and coach the new claims team.
- Be committed to delivering excellent client care/ service.
- Be able to work sympathetically and effectively with a wide range of clients with differing needs.
- Excellent organisational skills and time management skills.
- Ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients alike.

**The offer**
- Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Wellbeing initiatives.
- Supportive, approachable and friendly working environment.
- Commitment to personal development.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- medical background: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kingston upon Hull HU1 1TU



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