Clinical Negligence Lawyer

We are seeking to recruit an experienced lawyer in the field of clinical negligence to join our growing team. If you would like to make a positive difference and work in an organisation which truly values its staff, this will interest you.

We are looking for people who have experience in clinical negligence litigation.

The ideal candidate must have good communication skills, a confident approach to work and can demonstrate our core values:

• Listening and Learning
• Working Together
• Taking Responsibility

Your role will be based at Companies House

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The post holder will have a varied case load . You would be a member of one of our 4 clinical negligence teams and would support more junior members of staff, play a key role in the department, and build close client relationships. We represent all the Health Boards and Trusts in Wales and pride ourselves on our relationships with our clients and the quality of our service.

We are committed to innovation and efficiency. We are committed to the development and well-being of our staff.

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visithttps://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

• Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent)
• Qualified with litigation and advocacy rights
• Higher Degree
• NHS Background
• Structure of the NHS
• Relevant healthcare related law

• Extensive experience, post qualification, in clinical negligence/personal injury gained through practice
• Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff
• Experience in drafting documents and advice to clients
• Defendant clinical negligence experience

• IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced
• Ability to communicate in all formats, in plain English.
• Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances
• Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work
• Ability to prioritise and organise own work whilst motivating the junior members team
• Ability to recognise own capabilities
• Evidence of excellent client care skills
• Ability to train, mentor and support more junior members of the team

• Listening and learning
• Working together
• Taking responsibility

• Willing to undertake further professional development
• Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations
• Welsh Speaker

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working