Assistant Legal Services Manager

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board is seeking a Legal Services Manager to oversee clinical negligence and personal injury claims. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio, with a focus on compliance and legal assessments. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's in Law and relevant NHS experience, ensuring high standards in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive training and development opportunities

Occupational health support

Wellbeing Centre of Excellence

Qualifications

• Masters level or equivalent in Law or related subjects required.
• Substantial work experience in relevant areas.
• Experience managing a complex portfolio of work necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases involving Coroner inquests and personal injury claims.
• Assess and manage cases through the PTR Redress process.
• Prepare high-level evidence of learning for Welsh Risk Pool submission.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

High-level analytical skills

Strong report writing skills

Proficient IT skills

Research and investigatory skills

Effective planning and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Masters level or equivalent in Law

Legal qualification

Analytical or IT qualification

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3.

If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted via your email account used to apply, so please check it regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 reflecting the incorporation of the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum. This will be in place until the 2025/26 pay uplift is confirmed.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated Legal Services Manager. The role involves managing a broad portfolio including clinical negligence, personal injury claims, Coroner Inquests, and Patient Redress under the “Putting Things Right” Regulations, impacting the Health Board and its staff.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage cases involving Coroner inquests, witness statement preparations, supporting staff, assessing and managing cases through the PTR Redress process, evaluating legal liability, and handling clinical negligence and personal injury claims. They will also prepare high-level evidence of learning and assurance for submission to the Welsh Risk Pool.

The candidate should have relevant experience from a claims, legal, inquest, or related investigatory background.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation committed to caring. It offers an exceptional workplace with opportunities for career development, flexible working, and a focus on staff wellbeing. The Health Board provides integrated care serving 650,000 people with over 16,000 staff.

We offer extensive training, professional development, and management programmes, along with occupational health support and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.

Our Clinical Futures strategy aims to deliver care closer to home and high-quality hospital services, including the Grange University Hospital which opened in November 2020.

Education/Qualifications/Experience

Essential criteria

• Masters level or equivalent in Law or related subjects
• Substantial work experience in relevant areas
• Experience managing a complex portfolio of work
• Experience handling highly sensitive information

Desirable criteria

• Significant NHS management experience
• Legal qualification
• Clinical qualification
• Analytical or IT qualification
• Experience with patient safety, learning, or improvement in healthcare

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent written communication skills
• High-level analytical and judgment skills
• Strong report writing skills
• Proficient IT skills with database applications
• Research and investigatory skills
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Supportive attitude towards colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential criteria

• Significant knowledge of relevant legislation
• Understanding of NHS operations
• Knowledge of claims, inquests, and “Putting Things Right” Regulations
• Understanding of Corporate and Clinical Governance