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Heads of Legal Service - London, United Kingdom - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Description
The Head of Legal Services will have responsibility for the professional management of Trust claims, inquest, advisory and Court of Protection matters as well as assist with the supervision where needed of complex claims, under the management of the Associate Director of Legal.
The post holder will ideally be a qualified solicitor or barrister with significant experience working in healthcare law.To provide professional management of the Trust claims, inquest, advisory and Court of Protection matters as well as assist with the supervision where needed of complex claims, under the management of the Associate Director of Legal.
It is expected that the Head of Legal Services will be responsible for allocation of all new matters within the department, providing periodic reports to the Associate Director of Legal as required.
It is expected that the Head of Legal Services will deputise for the Associate Director of Legal when necessary.The Head of Legal Services will have overall responsibility for the Early Notification Scheme, reporting back any safety issues or learning identified.
In addition, they will facilitate any reviews with external legal, experts, NHS Resolution and the Trust senior medical staff, to ensure that there is adequate multi team input into those claims which expose the Trust to the largest risks.
To represent the Trust at Inquests and Court of Protection matters and advise on healthcare legal matters arising with the assistance of External Legal.
The Head of Legal Services will be expected to manage the majority of complex matters within the department and seek assistance from the Associate Director of Legal when necessary.
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c1 billion, 1.The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites.
The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan.
In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.
Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Legal Advice
To ensure the highest level of prompt and accurate expert legal advice on matters including, but not limited to: patient consent, withholding/withdrawing life sustaining treatment and end of life decisions, capacity, confidentiality, access to patient information, medical ethics, organ retention, mental health law, dealings with the police, child protection, entitlement to NHS services, threatening and/or abusive persons on Trust property, occupiers liability, hospital policy and procedure and interpretation of relevant legislation, legal principles and case law.
Accountability for briefing senior management on sensitive legal matters that might have significant operational or financial implications and/or may attract public and media interest.
To support the Associate Director of Legal with corporate responsibility for major policy implementation and policy development regarding legal issues that impact across the Trust and ensuring complianceTo provide professional management of the Trust claims, inquest, advisory and Court of Protection matters as well as assist with the supervision where needed of complex claims, under the management of the Associate Director of Legal.
It is expected that the Head of Legal Services will be responsible for allocation of all new matters within the department, providing periodic reports to the Associate Director of Legal as required.
It is expected that the Head of Legal Services will deputise for the Associate Director of Legal when necessary.The Head of Legal Services will have overall responsibility for the Early Notification Scheme, reporting back any safety issues or learning identified.
In addition, they will facilitate any reviews with external legal, experts, NHS Resolution and the Trust senior medical staff, to ensure that there is adequate multi team input into those claims which expose the Trust to the largest risks.
To represent the Trust at Inquests and Court of Protection matters and advise on healthcare legal matters arising with the assistance of External Legal.
The Head of Legal Services will be expected to manage the majority of complex matters within the department and seek assistance from the Associate Director of Legal when necessary.
To oversee the management of more junior staff including supervision and audit of files as instructed by the Associate Director of Legal.
Facilitate and deliver training on issues relevant to healthcare law across the Trust with assistance from External Legal.The Head of Legal Services will be expected to work with key clinical departments, such as Neurosurgery Obstetrics and Accident & Emergency, to facilitate feedback training sessions on key topics in healthcare law and any learning from claims and inquests.
The post holder will ideally be a qualified solicitor or barrister with significant experience working in healthcare law, including claims management, conducting inquests and assisting/handling Court of Protection matters.
Work with professional leads across the organisation to enable the Trust to demonstrate its compliance with national policies and standards, including those set by the Coroners Court and CQC.
A qualified solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales or barrister or demonstrable equivalent significant experience of working as a senior legal advisor on healthcare matters.
Management qualification or demonstrable experience of staff management in a legal contextHigher Rights of Audience (to be obtained within a reasonable time frame as agreed with line management if not already held at time of appointment).
Experience in dealing with complex claims.Significant experience of legal advice on healthcare regulatory matters
Able to manage/supervise complex claims and respond to matters in the best interests of the Trust.
Able to represent the Trust at inquests and support staff accordingly
Able to understand when there is a need to escalate to Associate Director of Legal for guidance and support on more complex matters
Good use of available information sources to enable efficient and effective planning.
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