Legal Advisor - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Description
At Nottingham University Hospitals, we're expanding our Legal Services Department. Across the Trust we are investing in our people, and putting our development plans in action. So, it's an incredibly exciting time to join us.
As a legal advisor within the team, you'll be at the forefront of everything legal that we do and have a positive impact across the Trust and when engaging with key stakeholders.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
You will provide timely advice on legal matters to staff across the Trust, in all Divisions and to the Board.
Work will cover a range of things including any issues that arise on inquest and claims matters and any general advice queries which often touch upon consent, safeguarding, behavioural issues, and medical treatment decisions.
You will be responsible for the supervision of more junior team members.
You will be involved in making positive changes to Trust processes and guidance and sharing learning and themes from claims and inquests in order to support the Trust's drive for quality and to improve patient safety.
General Policies Procedures and Practices:
To comply with all Trust policies, procedures and practices and to be responsible for keeping up to date with any changes to these.
An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding NHS Legal Team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave within the department and is ideal for someone wanting to gain valuable experience of working in house, in a busy acute Trust.
As a legal advisor within the team, you'll be at the forefront of everything legal that we do and have a positive impact across the Trust and when engaging with key stakeholders.
Day-to-day, you'll run a mixed case load of inquests, claims and general advice matters.
You will provide timely advice on legal matters to staff across the Trust, in all Divisions and to the Board.
Work will cover a range of things including any issues that arise on inquest and claims matters and any general advice queries which often touch upon consent, safeguarding, behavioural issues, and medical treatment decisions.
You will be responsible for the supervision of more junior team members.
Your work will make a real difference to the life and wellbeing of Trust staff members who are involved in legal processes.
You will understand the importance of hitting deadlines, of following process, of running a case load properly but also be empathetic, kind and supportive.
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