Legal Services Manager

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Providing the Trust’s executive, senior management and clinical/non-clinical staff with expert legal and practical advice in the area of healthcare law, specialist litigation, and Coronial legal work.

Be accountable for the effective legal conduct of all inquests involving the Trust, including adherence to professional standards of all Legal staff and compliance with evidentiary and Coronial rules.

To ensure the provision of the highest level of prompt and accurate expert legal advice by:
Providing advice on matters including, but not limited to, patient consent, capacity, confidentiality, access to patient information, medical ethics, mental health law, trust law, small claims court issues, criminal law, dealings with the police, child protection, occupier’s liability, interpretation of relevant legislation, legal principles and case law.

Manage the conduct of all claims against the Trust with a view to protecting the Trust’s legal and reputational interests, by:
Managing clinical negligence claims to ensure compliance with the relevant protocols, legislation and NHSR guidelines.

Provide expert legal advice with respect to, all personal injury claims against the Trust,

Ensuring compliance with the relevant protocols, legislation and NHSR guidelines.

Promote opportunities to identify potential claims early and ensure the necessary risk management systems are in place to allow the Trust to defend the case with relevant information and evidence.

Undertake regular analysis of claims and inquests including trends, provide reports of analysis to the appropriate forums

Responsible for managing, monitoring and contributing to the annual budgetary planning for legal services.

Responsible for endorsing solicitor fee payments and NHSR contributions prior to sign off by the Chief Executive’s Office and the Deputy Director of Clinical Quality. Approving staff expenses.

To lead the legal services department ensuring that all Trust requirements relating to staff

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.

The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines.

At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and…