Deputy Head of Legal Services

NHS; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Solicitor to provide in-house legal advice on medico-legal issues and manage clinical negligence claims. This role involves liaising with HM Coroner and contributing to Risk Management. The ideal candidate should possess relevant legal experience, particularly within healthcare. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working and NHS Pension.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant post-qualification experience as a Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive/or relevant experience.
• Experience of working within a legal team.
• Experience of handling inquests in the Coroner's Court.
• Experience of managing clinical negligence claims.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Head of Legal Services.
• Provide professional in-house legal advice and services.
• Liaise with HM Coroner.
• Contribute to the Trust's Risk Management and Clinical Governance processes.

Skills

Relevant post-qualification experience as a Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive

Experience of working within a legal team

Experience of handling inquests in the Coroner's Court

Experience of managing clinical negligence claims

Specific experience in healthcare law

Previous experience working within the NHS

Job description

Overview

To deputise for the Head of Legal Services in all matters, including line management, leadership and support. To provide professional in-house legal advice and services across a range of matters, but in particular in relation to medico-legal issues and inquests. Undertake factual investigations of clinical negligence, public and employer liability claims against the Trust in accordance with Trust policies and the requirements of NHS Resolution. To liaise with HM Coroner as required, providing appropriate legal representation of the Trust and its staff in the Coroner's Court. To contribute to the Trust's Risk Management and Clinical Governance processes. To provide relevant training for Trust staff. To establish effective working relationships with senior managers and staff across the Trust, and with external organisations such as NHS Resolution, HM Coroner, external legal advisors and other legal firms.

Responsibilities

• 1 The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
• The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Qualifications

• Essential Relevant post-qualification experience as a Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive/or relevant experience
• Essential Experience of working within a legal team
• Essential Experience of handling inquests in the Coroner's Court
• Essential Experience of managing clinical negligence claims
• Desirable Specific experience in healthcare law and providing advice to clinicians
• Desirable Previous experience working within the NHS
• Desirable Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive with current practising certificate
• Desirable Clinical qualification
• Desirable Risk management/root cause analysis training

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.

Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

• Date posted: 30 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 245-ADM7GOV-10-25
• Job locations: Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Darnton Road, Ashton under Lyne, OL6 9RW

Employer details

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Darnton Road, Ashton under Lyne, OL6 9RW

Employer's website: https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/